NO BOUNDS SAVE THOSE OF PRUDENCE. – ⸱ ––÷––÷–– ⸱ – ASONRY is a...



    NO BOUNDS SAVE THOSE OF PRUDENCE.


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    ASONRY is a progressive science; and a living institution. Life involves vitality; the keeping in touch


    with contemporary conditions, thought and practice, and constant adjustment in detail to a changing


    environment. Fundamental Masonic principles are fixed and unalterable. They cannot be added to, derogated


    from, or infringed by forced and casuistical interpretation. While Masonic principles cannot and do not


    "move with the times," the application of such principles must be conditioned by time and place. The


    application of Masonic principles to every day life, for example, was one thing among our ancient and


    mediaeval brethren, is different to-day, and will surely again be different in the environment of the future.


    Masonic life consists in the application of fundamental and immutable principles to the different conditions


    of each day and generation.


    It therefore follows that Masonic practices, in so far as they impinge on the outside world, must be


    considered in the light of changing requirements, and adjusted to such requirements when they alter in nature


    or emphasis. This applies particularly to the Masonic conception of charity; and it may be taken that present


    differences of opinion on this important aspect of our work are to a great extent indicative of changing


    conditions in the economic and social environment. It is a problem that has shown marked differences of


    view from time to time and place to place. The mediaeval solution is not adequate or suited to modern


    requirements, nor would solutions tried out in other territories necessarily work in our own without


    adjustment to different social conditions.


    Charity does not appear to be a landmark of the Order, but there is no doubt whatever that it is a basic


    principle of Masonic practice. The obligation of charity is early impressed on the initiate in most dramatic


    fashion, conveying a lesson that no Freemason can forget to the end of his days. The word charity, moreover,


    in the Masonic sense, is employed in its plain and ordinary signification of giving alms for the poor and


    needy, and the ritual is explicit on this point. While Freemasons are expected to cultivate charity of mind in


    the Pauline sense, they are also expected to give of their means to help those less fortunate than themselves.


    No variation in environmental conditions can get rid of this binding obligation on every brother.


    Masonic charity has long developed in an organised form under the guidance of the Board of Benevolence.


    and there can be no doubt in the minds of those who have attended recent communications of Grand Lodge


    that the sentiment of the brethren generally is overwhelmingly in favour of the perpetuation of Masonic


    charity in its primary sense of alms-giving.


    Charity, however, in the Craft or outside it, is not now considered an end in itself, but a means to an end, the


    alleviation of suffering. If such suffering did not exist, and if the form of social ambulance we call charity


    were obviously not required, it would be generally conceded that an advance had been made in social


    development. We are however still far from that happy consummation. At the same time, the day is long past


    when reasonable men could imagine they were acquiring merit in the eyes of Heaven by lavish and perhaps


    undiscriminating generosity to mendicants and unfortunates. The keynote of modern charitable practice is


    discrimination. Without this, much charity would produce but little good, and might even pauperise and


    degrade some sections of the community, with incidental unsatisfactory reactions, in many cases, on the


    donors.


    The Craft fully recognises this principle in theory, and, we are happy to state, the Board of Benevolence


    applies it in practice. We have occasionally heard some brother misquote our ritual to the effect that "a


    Mason's charity should know no bounds," The correct quotation is: "A Mason's charity should know no


    bounds save those of prudence," That prudence has characterised the work of the Board of Benevolence,


    under the guidance of fresh minds in positions of administration every two years, thus keeping the


    administration of Masonic charity from falling into a rut, is generally and thankfully recognised throughout


    the Territory. The Board, incidentally, has performed the useful task of keeping the requirements of charity


    prominently before the notice of the brethren. We think too that the Board is handling with full understanding


    the new situation arising from the institution of social security on a universal basis. Obviously, private


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    institutional charity such as that of the Craft must adjust itself to a national security plan, in such a way as to


    provide a useful supplement, and not a duplication of effort.


    Recently however misgivings have been expressed as to the propriety in existing conditions of any further


    building up of the Benevolent Fund of Grand Lodge, now standing at £175,000 or thereabouts. In a letter


    published in our issue of July last a brother of competence expressed doubts as to the wisdom of


    accumulating large charitable funds. While this view might not be sustained in the light of a full discussion,


    it cannot be summarily rejected. Such funds are an assurance of adequacy, but it is contended that in some


    circumstances they may defeat their own purpose, if their existence establishes in the minds of the brethren


    the idea that we have more than enough in hand to go on with. Let the future, they may think, take care of


    itself. When the time comes we can rely once more on faith and works. Such an attitude, if widely spread,


    might well dry up the springs of Masonic charity to a serious extent.


    There is also the more subtle objection that large funds develop what our correspondent has called a "fear


    complex." In such circumstances the fund, by an inversion of means and ends, would become an object of


    veneration in itself, and there would be a disinclination to encroach upon it even for its ostensible purpose.


    While Grand Lodge would naturally prefer to see its Benevolent Fund growing no smaller, we do not


    consider that there is to date any dependable evidence of the existence of such a fear complex, nor do we


    think that the Benevolent Fund has yet reached a magnitude, in relation to potential claims, that warrants


    serious apprehension that we have accumulated charitable funds in excess of the bounds of prudence.


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    MASONRY.


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    The real use of Freemasonry in the world is its effect on man outside of the Lodge room. Its teachings and


    ritual, beautiful as they are, are only means, not ends. We are brought to light in order that we may let our


    light shine before men, that they may see our good works and join us in glorifying the Great Architect of the


    Universe. If we fail to do this, we are untrue to our obligation and are unworthy Freemasons.—Exchange.


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    INSTALLATION OF THE MOST WORSHIPFUL THE GRAND MASTER, E.C.


    THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF HAREWOOD, K.C.


    By HIS MAJESTY THE KING, Past Grand Master.


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    Another momentous page was added to the annals of English Freemasonry on Tuesday, 1st June, by the


    Installation by Most Worshipful Brother, His Most Gracious Majesty the King, Past Grand Master, of the Rt.


    Hon. the Earl of Harewood, K.G., as Most Worshipful Grand Master; the ceremony, which will live long in


    the memory of all privileged to attend, taking place in the Grand Temple at Freemasons' Hall, London, at an


    Especial Grand Lodge convened for the purpose.


    If by reason of the venue, the occasion may have lost the spacious grandeur imparted by the vast proportions


    of the Olympia Meeting four years ago, or the gatherings held at the Albert Hall, and some of the pomp and


    glitter associated with such occasions had to be limited, yet, perhaps in its greater compactness and the better


    opportunity it offered to view the whole colourful scene as in a crystal glass did it also gain much in


    impressive stateliness and enhanced interest.


    The thoughtful gesture of His Majesty the King in adding the lustre of his presence, as he had already done


    on the occasion two years ago of the Installation of his brother the late Duke of Kent, had not been generally


    expected, and the elation it brought to all was found fully reflected in the scenes of great enthusiasm


    witnessed at various stages of the proceedings.


    The appearance of the gathering in itself provided a striking note, for, in contrast to other great functions of


    Grand Lodge, the light blue of the Craft was only to be seen in rare and isolated instances, two dozen at the


    most, apart from attendants, while among the practically uniformly darker hue of the garter blue, many more


    sparkling chains of office than usual were adding an enlivening touch of brightness to the scene, relieved also


    by the red of the Grand Stewards.


    The Temple itself had recovered for the occasion to a little extent some of its pre-war gala dress, for on the


    dais could be seen some of the gilt and tapestried armchairs, provided for the attending Deputations, while in


    the place of the canopied gilt Throne of pre-war days, the towering and historic Grand Master's Chair, used




    in the past on great occasions had been brought from the Museum, the Grand Wardens' gilt thrones also


    being found in their former positions.


    Not a vacant seat could be seen, long before the Ceremony was due to begin, for even long before the hour


    stated for the opening of the doors, brethren had gathered outside the entrances in eager anticipation of the


    occasion. Admission being by ticket only the strict number that could be accommodated was present, thereby


    avoiding the standing groups at the rear of the seats so often witnessed on great occasions.


    With the considerable interest found in the fully detailed Programme of the Ceremony, everyone was keyed


    up with anticipation when, punctually at 4 o'clock, the procession escorting the R.W. the Deputy Grand


    Master, General Sir Francis Davies, who presided.


    Grand Lodge having been opened, the R.W. the Deputy Grand Master, General Sir Francies Davies, directed


    that Deputations sent by the Grand Lodges of Ireland and Scotland be admitted, and with solemn step they


    entered in procession and advancing to the dais were individually greeted, being composed as follows:—


    IRELAND: Rt. Hon. J. Milne Barbour, D.L., M.P., Past Senior Grand Warden; Rt. Hon. the Earl of


    Donoughmore, K.P., P.C., Grand Master.


    SCOTLAND: W. King Gillies, M.A., LL.D., Grand Secretary; Rt. Hon. the Earl of Lauderdale, Substitute


    Grand Master; Rt. Hon. the Earl of Galloway, Depute Grand Master; Capt. J. C. Stewart of Murdostoun,


    Grand Master Mason.


    HIS MAJESTY THE KING.


    The tense moment to which all present had been looking forward had now arrived, and the arrival of His


    Majesty the King was announced by the Grand Director of Ceremonies, V.W. Bro. Lt.-Col. Philip C. Bull,


    D.S.O.., who had charge of the ceremonial and to whose efficient handling with his Deputies of every detail


    of procedure, prevented the slightest hitch throughout and ensured the unqualified success of the occasion.


    A procession was then formed to escort His Majesty into the Temple in the following order:


    The Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies; Four Grand Stewards; two Assistant Grand Directors of


    Ceremonies; two Junior Grand Deacons; six Provincial and District Grand Masters; the Grand Secretary;


    four Senior Grand Deacons.


    MOST WORSHIPFUL BROTHER, HIS MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY THE KING.


    Equerry; the Grand Director of Ceremonies; two Grand Stewards.


    In accordance with traditional custom, the entry of His Majesty the King was made in silence, broken only


    by a fanfare played upon the Great Organ, and as he advanced, followed by R.W. Bro. Admiral Sir Lionel


    Halsey (Prov. G.M., Herts.) acting as Equerry, and stood, past the Senior Grand Warden's seat, the National


    Anthem was played with everyone at attention.


    Pent-up feelings then broke forth in thunderous applause as His Majesty advanced to the dais, and being


    addressed by the R.W. the Deputy Grand Master, General Sir Francis Davies, assuring him of the welcome of


    all, he was requested to proceed to the installation of the M.W. the Grand Master.


    Applause gave way to prolonged cheers as His Majesty was seen to ascend the Throne and afterwards


    saluted in antient form; it was some time before he could acknowledge the demonstration of loyalty, in the


    habitual words: "Brethren, I thank you for your fraternal salutation and I greet you well."


    THE M.W. THE GRAND MASTER.


    Then addressed by the Grand Director of Ceremonies standing in the centre of the floor, in the words: 'May it


    please Your Majesty. The Most Worshipful the Grand Master is without and desires to present himself to


    receive at your hands the benefit of Installation" at the direction of His Majesty, a procession was formed to


    escort the Rt. Hon. the Earl of Harewood into the Temple, as follows:—


    The Deputy Grand Directors of Ceremonies; four Grand Stewards; two Assistant Grand Directors of


    Ceremonies; two Junior Deacons; the Grand Secretary; the President of the Board of General Purposes; the


    Grand Registrar; the Grand Treasurer; four Past Grand Wardens; six Provincial and District Grand Masters.


    THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE EARL OF HAREWOOD, K.C., GRAND MASTER.


    A Grand Standard Bearer; the Chain and Jewel of the Grand Master, on a cushion borne by a Brother; the


    Grand Director of Ceremonies; two Grand Stewards.


    The six Provincial and District Grand Masters. included in the procession, were in order of seniority: R.W.


    Bro. Lt.-Col. Wm. F. Ellis, O.B.E., Dist. G.M. Gibraltar, and as Provincial rulers, R.W. Bros. Sir Cecil A.


    Cochrane (Northumberland); Arthur Foster (Lancashire, W.D.), Capt. F. K. Foster (Gloucestershire), Lord




    Cornwallis (Kent), Chas. R. I. Nicholl (Berkshire), with R.W. Bros. Viscount de Vesci and Lord


    Huntingfield, as Past Senior Grand Wardens, and Lord Merriman and the Hon. Sir Claude James as Past


    Junior Grand Wardens.


    The Earl of Harewood, who was seen to be wearing the garter blue collar embroidered with gold of a Grand


    Officer, stood before a small kneeling stool placed in the centre of the floor, while behind him were on one


    side a Grand Standard Bearer, carrying his banner, and on the other the Grand Secretary, V.W. Bro. Sydney


    A. White, M.V.O., bearing the Chain and Jewel of office upon a velvet cushion.


    HIS MAJESTY'S ADDRESS.


    Addressing the gathering, His Majesty in a firm and sonorous voice which could be clearly heard by all,


    recalling past events, said:


    Brethren,—It is barely four years ago since I attended that great meeting at Olympia to instal my brother, the


    Duke of Kent, as Grand Master of this Grand Lodge. At that time we all hoped and looked forward to his


    leadership of the Craft extending over an even longer period than that served by his illustrious predecessor.


    Our hopes, however, could not be realised. The world conflict in which we are engaged has taken its toll and


    has brought sorrow and loss to us all. We remember with pride and affection the enthusiasm with which the


    Duke of Kent entered upon his duties and his keen interest in everything affecting the Craft. Though the


    years of his Grand Mastership were few in number, they were momentous ones in the history of the Craft,


    and posterity will have cause to be grateful for the wisdom displayed by Grand Lodge in electing him to rule


    over our Order.


    In his place Grand Lodge has chosen my brother-in-law, the Earl of Harewood.


    You, Most Worshipful Grand Master, have been elected by the unanimous vote of your Brethren to be their


    leader. I know you are rightly proud of the compliment and are equally conscious of the responsibilities of


    your office.


    Your great experience of men, and the many offices you have held in Freemasonry, render you eminently


    fitted to follow in the footsteps of your illustrious predecessors.


    I am very glad to come here to-day to instal you as Grand Master, for I am assured that the well-being of the


    Craft will be safe in your keeping.


    Before I proceed to Obligate and Invest you, I will ask you to kneel while the Grand Chaplain invokes the


    blessing of the Great Architect of the Universe on all your undertakings.


    INSTALLATION OF THE M.W. GRAND MASTER.


    The Prayer recited by the Grand Chaplain, V.W. Bro. the Rt. Rev. Lord Bishop of Reading, M.C., concluded,


    the Earl of Harewood was directed by His Majesty to advance and to take the solemn Obligation of his


    office, which was repeated by him, after the King, in a clear and audible voice. He then rose, and being


    invested by His Majesty was placed upon the ancient Throne, it being observed that immediately the


    obligation was sealed the standard of the M.W. the Grand Master was raised aloft by the bearer, and later


    placed alongside that of Grand Lodge behind the Throne.


    The customary proclamation followed, with its long and ever impressive recital of titles and dignities by the


    Grand Director of Ceremonies, ending with the words, which all present echoed in their hearts: "Whom


    may the Great Architect of the Universe long preserve!" and followed by the traditional salutation in


    antient form, in which His Majesty was observed himself to join, this having been preceded by another


    fanfare played upon the Great Organ.


    DEPUTATIONS' ADDRESSES.


    Representatives of the Visiting Deputations then addressed the M.W. the Grand Master, in turn. M.W. Bro.


    the Earl of Donoughmore, as Grand Master of Ireland, speaking first, brought into his task a characteristic


    touch of Irish humour and informality for such an occasion, when, after offering sincere congratulations to


    Lord Harewood and to Grand Lodge upon the continuation of the good fortune it had enjoyed in the past, he


    made a personal allusion to their meeting in Westminster Abbey 21 years ago. He felt sure that Lord


    Harewood would allow him to say that when leading then his royal bride to the altar, it was thought at the.


    time that he had done a good thing for himself, but all knew to-day that it was to prove a good thing for


    Grand Lodge. (Laughter.)


    We lived in troublous times, continued the Earl of Donoughmore, and he could not help recollecting that


    upon the last occasion when the three Sister Grand Lodges had met in Scotland, they had with them the


    Grand Master of the Netherlands, M.W. Bro. Tongeren whose death had since taken place in a concentration




    camp. His sufferings should not be forgotten nor the persecution and the proscriptions that others had to


    endure.


    The best answer to those who attacked Freemasonry to-day was to be found in the present meeting, which


    had brought together the highest in the land, and supported by men in the high spheres of every section of the


    community, all united in one single purpose and one purpose only, that of rendering service to mankind, and


    putting the best they could into the task.


    It was not possible for him, he concluded, to bring a formal resolution of congratulations from his Grand


    Lodge, for as he explained, owing to the short notice of the present gathering and the fact they would only


    meet in Ireland on the day following the Quarterly Communication of United Grand Lodge this week, it


    could only be resolved then. Hence his informality of speech, he added. Whilst their virtues may be known


    and they invited, on the other hand, advice on their deficiencies, he knew that in expressing to Lord


    Harewood their wishes for many happy years in the position he now occupied, he brought also the assurance


    of the cordial love and best hopes of success from thousands of Masons across the St. George's Channel.


    (Applause.)


    Next addressing the W.M. the Grand Master on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, Capt. J. C. Stewart of


    Murdostoun, its Grand Master Mason, who throughout adopted the latter title in referring to Lord Harewood


    himself, recalled that the death of the late Duke of Kent had been deeply felt throughout Scotland. In


    conveying the fraternal good wishes of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, he wished to add that they rejoiced at


    the continuance of the good relations which existed between them and the Grand Lodge of England. Indeed,


    they were proud to recall that the M.W. the Grand Master, the Earl of Harewood, was himself an Honorary


    member of their Grand Lodge. They formed the hope that he may meet with great success in his high office


    and also enjoy health and strength to carry out his duties in the years that lie ahead. (Applause.)


    THE KING'S ADDRESS TO THE GRAND MASTER.


    His Majesty the King, then himself addressing the Earl of Harewood, said:—


    Most Worshipful Grand Master,— At the Installation of your predecessor, the Duke of Kent, it fell to you to


    address him upon the duties of the office he had undertaken.


    So little time has elapsed since then that it might appear unnecessary to repeat them to-day. Moreover, your


    own Masonic experience is such that they must be better known to you than to any of your Brethren, but it is


    right that the time immemorial practice should be preserved.


    The short period of Grand Mastership of the Duke of Kent, following as it did the lengthy ones of King


    Edward VII and the Duke of Connaught, was overshadowed by the world war in which we are still engaged.


    It is not to be expected therefore that the progress of Masonry during his term of office can be measured by


    the increase in the number of Lodges compared with previous Grand Masterships.


    But those short years have shown what is more important—we have seen how the Brethren have looked to


    Masonry to provide the moral support and fraternal association which is at all times, and particularly in times


    of stress, so necessary. I have been most interested to hear how difficulties have been overcome by Brethren


    in certain areas in their determination to continue their Masonic privileges.


    In spite of claims in other directions, the Craft has not failed in its duty towards those who are in need, and


    has continued to meet its obligations in this respect.


    We cannot expect that our difficulties of the past few years will cease with the ending of the war—there will


    be further problems which will have to be solved. Many of our Lodges are situated in countries at present in


    enemy, occupation. They will have to be re-established. Their members will be most anxious to renew their


    activities: but they may need guidance and in some cases perhaps a helping hand.


    There are also countries where the Freemasonry which we have recognised as regular, has been dissolved or


    has ceased to operate. This is a sad phase in the history of those Constitutions, and when circumstances


    allow, I have no doubt that the Mother Grand Lodge of the World will gladly offer its help to restore the


    Craft, which will be strengthened by the adversity through which it has passed.


    You will appreciate, Most Worshipful Grand Master, that you enter upon the duties of your office at the be-


    ginning of perhaps the most critical period in the history of the Craft.


    English Freemasonry has behind it the experience of nearly two and a-half centuries of steadfast adherence


    to fundamental principles, and I believe that a determination to maintain the values which have been the rock


    upon which the Masonic structure has stood firm against the storms of the past, is the only policy which can


    be pursued in the future.




    I have every confidence in your will and ability to undertake the great responsibilities which are attached to


    your office.


    I wish to express to you my sincere good wishes and I shall follow with interest all that you do in the


    performance of your duties.


    I thank the Brethren for the warmth of their reception, which has deeply touched me. I cherish my


    association with the Craft, and I pray the Great Architect of the Universe may continue to pour His blessings


    upon it, upon its Grand Master, and upon every one of its members!


    Great applause greeted the conclusion of His Majesty's words, spoken with evident feeling, the renewed


    allusion to the personal relationship existing with Lord Harewood, providing a particularly significant and


    not overlooked indication of the continued link of which it will be the means with the Royal House.


    THE M.W. GRAND MASTER REPLIES.


    A great ovation awaited the M.W. the Grand Master as he rose to reply, saying:


    Your Majesty, Most Worshipful Brother: I find it difficult adequately to express my thanks to Your Majesty


    for coming to this Especial Meeting of Grand Lodge to perform the ceremony of my Installation. The


    compliment which my Brethren paid me in electing me to this high and responsible office gave me a degree


    of pleasure which could only have been enhanced by the approval which Your Majesty has given to their


    choice by your presence here to-day and by your performance of the Installation Ceremony. The members of


    Grand Lodge and the Craft in general will recognise that whilst Your Majesty's motives may have been partly


    those of a brother-in-law, they are also those of a Brother among Masons; and your presence here to-day is a


    further proof of the fact, which we know so well, that your interest in the Craft, in its prosperity and in the


    maintenance of its high principles, remains undiminished even though other duties make your attendance at


    our gatherings and participation in our ceremonies less frequent than they used to be in former years.


    I am very sensible of the advice which Your Majesty has been pleased to give me regarding the sad fate of


    Freemasonry in some other countries, and I earnestly hope that the United Grand Lodge of England may be


    able in the near future to assist our distressed Brethren to reconstitute their Lodges strictly on those lines


    which, as Your Majesty says, have been practised in this country for nearly two and a-half centuries, and


    which were enunciated by my illustrious predecessor, M.W. Bro. His Royal Highness the Duke of


    Connaught, towards the end of his Grand Mastership and after many years of personal contacts with


    Masonry in many parts of the world.


    It will be my earnest endeavour to limit assistance to those Masonic organisations which accept the


    principles so wisely enunciated by him.


    I thank the Grand Master of Ireland and the Grand Master Mason of Scotland for their presence on this oc-


    casion and for the words which they have spoken. From the experiences which I have had in past years I


    know that Freemasonry under their jurisdictions has the same objects in view as those which this Grand


    Lodge pursues, and I am confident that unlocked friendship and complete harmony can without difficulty be


    maintained between us in accordance with the traditions of the past. I take this opportunity of assuring them


    that I shall bear in mind the high importance of co-operation between our three Grand Lodges, and I shall


    ever consider it among the first of my duties, so long as I hold this office, to avoid all occasions which might


    endanger this relationship.


    The whole Craft deeply laments the loss of M.W. Bro. His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent. Although he


    occupied the office of Grand Master for so short a period, he endeared himself to the Brethren, and his quick


    understanding had enabled him to make an enduring mark amongst the leaders in Freemasonry. The prestige


    of his name and the soundness of his judgment would have been an important and most helpful factor in


    carrying out the work which the United Grand Lodge of England will be called upon to perform after the


    war, and no other Brother can expect adequately to fill his place. I had the honour and pleasure of working in


    close co-operation with him for the advancement of our principles, and I feel that I can give no better


    assurance to Your Majesty and to my Brethren than that I shall endeavour to carry out the duties of the Grand


    Mastership on the lines so effectively followed by him and his illustrious predecessors.


    I undertake the duties of this high office, trusting that I shall be able to perform them so long as I am


    supported by my Brethren, and in the hope that I shall have the advice which you, M.W. Past Grand Master,


    may be able to give me from your great experience of affairs; and I pray that the Great Architect of the


    Universe, Who alone can bring a blessing upon the Craft, may enable me to conduct its affairs with wisdom


    and discretion.


    PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS.




    After the long and sustained applause which marked the conclusion of the speech, the M.W. the Grand


    Master announced that in order to mark the occasion of his Installation he had decided to confer a number of


    promotions and preferment to Past Rank on certain Brethren in recognition of services they had rendered to


    the Craft, and he called upon the Grand Secretary to announce their names and rank, there being 38


    Promotions recorded and 109 new appointments to Past Rank, or a total of 137 Brethren so honoured.


    Past Grand Rank was conferred on the following New Zealand brethren:—


    Past Grand Warden (Junior), Hon. W. J. Jordan (High Commissioner for N.Z.),


    Past Grand Deacon (Junior), J. S. Marks. Canterbury.


    Past Assistant Grand Directors of Ceremonies, E. V. Bevan (Wellington), C. W. Jackson (Otago and South-


    land), W. J. Jaffrey (Auckland), F. B. Lawn (Westland and Nelson).


    At the conclusion of the Investiture, which Lord Harewood conducted from the front of the Throne, and


    which was expeditiously carried out, the announcement was made by him that in further recognition of


    services and in commemoration of the occasion, he would empower Provincial and District Grand Masters to


    confer in their jurisdictions an additional number of honours to those stipulated in the Rules and not to


    exceed one in seven Lodges on their strength.


    He also proposed to make an additional number of one hundred appointments to London Grand Rank and


    five to Overseas Grand Rank.


    A procession was then formed to escort His Majesty the King out of the Temple composed similarly to that


    which had accompanied him upon his entry, but with the substitution of the following six Provincial and


    District Grand Masters for those who had then taken part.


    R.W. Bros. the Earl of Stradbroke, K.C.M.G., C.B., C.V.O., C.B.E., V.D., T.D., A.D.C. (M.W. Grand Master,


    Mark G.L.) (Suffolk); the Earl of Shaftesbury, K.P., P.C., G.C.V.O., C.B.S. (Dorset); the Earl of Malmesbury


    (Hants and I.o.W.); Col. Sir A. Henry McMahon, G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., K.C.I.E., C.S.I. (Malta); Major R.


    Lawrence Thornton,. C.B.E. (Sussex); and A. Burnett Brown (Middlesex); progress towards the great doors


    of the Temple being made to the accompaniment of hearty applause significant of the gratitude felt by all at


    the signal honour of the visit.


    Grand Lodge was afterwards closed in "ample" form by the Rt. Hon. the Earl of Harewood as M.W. Grand


    Master, and three verses of the National Anthem were sung, the retiring Procession afterwards including the


    Deputations from the Grand Lodges of Ireland and Scotland, thus bringing to a close the great historical


    occasion.


    —"Freemasons' Chronicle."


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    KIRKPATRICK MASONIC INSTITUTE.


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    Set in spacious and well-kept grounds and built on


    an eminence which gives it one of the best look-


    outs in Sunny Nelson, is the Kirkpatrick Masonic


    Institute. Its work for the community is to provide a


    home away from home for the daughters of


    deceased Masons. Girls from six years of age up to


    thirteen are accepted, and they are kept there and


    sympathetically looked after till they reach the age


    of sixteen. During that crucial period in their young


    lives the girls are brought up in a way which will


    compare very favourably with the guidance


    bestowed by the most careful parents. As far as


    possible they live the normal, comfortable and


    sensibly-regulated life of children from good


    homes with whom they mix daily as pupils at one of the main city schools. From there they go on to Nelson


    Girls' College, acknowledged as one of the best girls' secondary schools in the Dominion. Scholars from


    K.M.I. have done and are doing very well at college, both in the classroom and in sport. Since its


    establishment in 1926, 76 girls have passed through the K.M.I. and have gone out to take their place in life.


    Some have married and have themselves become proud mothers.




    All the expense of the maintenance and education of the girls is borne by the Institute, generously assisted


    from time to time by the Masonic Lodges of all Constitutions in New Zealand. The mother or guardian is not


    required to contribute anything to the cost.


    There is no suggestion of the "institution" atmosphere , about the K.M.I. It began well, for the late Mr.


    Samuel Kirkpatrick, who left the money for its foundation and upkeep, wanted to see it become a real home.


    The building which is the home of these girls during their formative years was his own beautiful and


    commodious residence, and the grounds, of nearly four acres in extent, his own garden. Under the terms of


    his will the residence of the girls remains much as it was when their benefactor lived there, with its large


    living rooms, valuable furnishings, and choice selection of lovely pictures, in both oil and water colours.


    Some of the rooms upstairs and downstairs with a northerly aspect have been turned into airy, sunny


    dormitories which look out over the city and bay and form the kind of "my lady's boudoir" which girls often


    dream about.


    Out in the grounds there is plenty of room for them to play to their hearts' content. A trim border here, a blaze


    of flowers there, further on some verdant shrubs planted in orderly array, with a row of English oaks as part


    of the boundary fence—all breathe the atmosphere of out-of-doors freedom in an environment which cannot


    help but have its influence on character. A thoughtful Board of Governors which has no other aim than to see


    its charges make their way through a contented childhood to become worthy citizens, has provided swings


    and see-saws and sand pits, and all the other paraphernalia that one ordinarily associates with a children's


    playground.


    Daily routine is guided by an experienced matron and her staff. While the girls live much the same kind of


    life as they would in a private home, they are trained in orderliness, punctuality and domestic housecraft.


    From setting the table and doing other small tasks they graduate to other duties. The seniors periodically take


    turns in cooking and serving a meal, which they generally do with commendable efficiency. Home


    preparation of school work receives due attention. Girls musically inclined are given pianoforte tuition, and,


    where possible, all are taught dancing, particularly folk dancing. Time is set apart each week for the letter


    home, while regular attendance at Church and Sunday School is provided for.


    Parties are given to celebrate Christmas and also Mr. Kirkpatrick's birthday, and on these occasions all the


    girls receive suitable gifts. Also there are awarded annually prizes for housecraft, neatness, goodfellowship,


    and so on. The one most sought after is the Esson Special Prize for the Head Girl for character and


    housecraft. This was donated by the late Colonel J. J. Esson.


    At Christmas all of the girls are sent home for a reunion with their families, all expenses being paid by the


    Board.


    In all, K.M.I. girls live a normal, happy and useful life in ideal surroundings.





    Normally there is accommodation for 20 girls, though the Institute has had as many as 21 in its family. With


    such an opportunity offering, one would think that the Board of Governors would be perpetually wrestling


    with a waiting list. Yet the surprising thing is that the numbers have dwindled during the war years until at


    present there are only eleven girls in residence. In the past they have come from all over New Zealand, and it


    is obvious that what the Institute has to offer only needs to be brought to the notice of those mothers whose


    daughters are eligible for K.M.I. to be a full house once more.


    The present Chairman is Mr. W. A. Armstrong, and the Secretary, Mr. C. B. Hodgson.


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    THE GRAND MASTER'S VISITS.


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    GISBORNE.


    The Gisborne portion of the Waikato District was specially honoured by a visit from the Grand Master, who


    was accompanied by Mrs. Teagle and R.W. Bro. Lamb, Grand Sec., and V.W. Bro. Hatch, Pres.B.B.


    The party arrived on Friday afternoon, 23rd July, and were entertained in the evening by R.W. Bro.


    Stoneham at his residence, where they met a number of the local brethren and their wives.


    On Saturday, 24th, a combined meeting of Lodges Abercorn, Uawa, Gisborne, and Waiapu was held under


    the Charter of Lodge Abercorn to welcome the Grand Master.


    After the Lodge was opened and raised by W. Bro. Sinden, W.M., R.W. Bro. Stoneham, P.D.G.M., took the


    chair and received the Grand Master and officers of Grand Lodge. Bro. Stoneham in a happy speech


    extended a hearty welcome to the Grand Master, who briefly but heartily thanked him.


    As there was no degree work, after the Lodge was resumed in the First Degree and two E.A. admitted the


    Grand Master made a most impressive and inspiring address, full of good counsel and instruction, and


    concluded by expressing his pleasure at seeing the representatives of the District Grand Lodges of England


    and Scotland present, headed by W. Bro. A. Williamson, P.D.G.S.W., E.C., and R.W. Bro. H. George, D.G.M.


    Depute, S.C.


    In the refectory, in reply to his toast, proposed by R.W. Bro. G. T. Bull, P.D.G.M., the Grand Master gave us


    another delightful speech and thanked the brethren for the hearty welcome he had received.


    R.W. Bro. Stoneham then proposed the health of our other two distinguished guests, R.W. Bro. Lamb,


    G.Sec., and V.W. Bro. Hatch, Pres.B.B., both of


    whom replied by giving interesting details


    concerning their respective offices which were


    very much appreciated. V.W. Bro. Hatch


    emphasised the necessity of contributing more


    liberally to the Widows and Orphans and Aged


    Masons' Fund.


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    UNITED MASTERS LODGE, No. 167, VISIT TO WHANGAREI LODGES.


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    A large number of brethren of the three Whangarei Lodges, as well as visitors from other parts of Northland,


    assembled at the Masonic Temple, Whangarei, on Saturday evening, 21st August, when members of the


    United Masters Lodge, No. 167, Auckland, paid a visit in response to an invitation extended on behalf of the


    local Lodges.


    The various chairs were occupied as follows: W.M., W. Bro. Calvert (Lodge Whangarei, No. 102); D.M., W.


    Bro. Surman (Lodge Parahaki, No. 269); S.W., W. Bro. Bankes (Star of the North Lodge, No. 1647, E.C.);


    J.W., W. Bro. H. T. Donaldson (Lodge Parahaki) ; Chaplain, W. Bro. Burt (Lodge Parahaki); Secretary, W.


    Bro. Inkster (Lodge Whangarei); D. of C., W. Bro. Campbell (Lodge Whangarei) ; S.D., Bro. Knaggs; J.D.,


    Bro. S. Hegley; I.G., Bro. Kearney (Star of the North Lodge).


    W. Bro. Weaver, S.D., United Masters Lodge, No. 16'7, delivered an inspiring lecture on "Steps to the


    Master's Chair," for which he was thanked by W. Bro. Menzies (Star of the North Lodge) on behalf of the


    brethren. V.W. Bro. A. Bright, Grand Lecturer, I.P.M., United Masters Lodge, gave an extempore address on


    the First Degree, which held the rapt attention of his hearers. Thanks were extended by W. Bro. Donaldson.




    A very enjoyable time was spent in the refectory. W. Bro. Rhodes, Treasurer, United Masters Lodge, gave a


    very interesting outline of the aims and objects of the Lodge, and he received the thanks of brethren through


    W. Bro. Burt.


    "Old Lodge Customs" was the subject of a lightsome address by W. Bro. Newton, J.W., United Masters


    Lodge.


    The health of the W.M. of United Masters Lodge was proposed by W. Bro. Surman, and responded to by W.


    Bro. A. J. Chapman, and the toast of "Visiting Brethren," proposed by W. Bro. Ross (Lodge Parahaki), was


    responded to by W. Bro. Gribble (Lodge Hikurangi).


    The meeting was in every way a great success, and interest in the study of Freemasonry will undoubtedly be


    stimulated by the fine addresses delivered.


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    BRETHREN IN THE SERVICES


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    COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 4.


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    With regard to the visiting of Military brethren in Wellington Hospital, the Committee has to report that at


    present there are only two soldier brethren in the institution.


    Brother John Wray is making excellent progress, so much so that he has been home to Napier for a week's


    leave and has now returned to Wellington for further treatment. We were pleased to see that he was able to be


    present, along with Bro. Marshall Eagles, at William Ferguson Massey Installation, and we trust that his pro-


    gress on the way to complete recovery will be maintained.


    Bro. Vincent Neilson also has made excellent progress and has gone home to Blackball, West Coast, for a


    two weeks' leave. We hope that he will have a good time there with his brethren before returning to


    Wellington for future treatment.


    Other brethren from local and outlying Lodges have also been visited by the Lodge representatives. They are


    W. Bro. F. W. Sommerville, Taihape; Bro. Herbert Stevens, Lodge Whetukairangi, No. 201; Bro. Edward


    Hartley, Lodge Waiwhetu, No. 176; Bro. Don Gillies, Lodge St. Andrew. No. 32; Bro. Roy Hill, Lodge N.Z.


    Pacific, No. 2; Bro. L. S. (Chum) Davies, Lodge Waitohi, No. 111, Picton, and Bro. Matthew Nasmith,


    Lodge Montrose, No. 722, S.C.


    All these brethren have been regularly visited and comforts brought to them, whereby they have been greatly


    cheered. We are pleased to report that they are all making steady progress towards recovery, and W. Bro. F.


    W. Sommerville hopes to leave hospital and shortly return home to carry out his duties as M.W.S. of


    Waimarina Rose Croix Chapter.


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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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    VICTORIA, 1942


    528 Lodges, 54,864 members, a gain of 1257.


    Quarterly Communications held at Melbourne, 18th March, 17th June, 16th September, and 16th December,


    the retiring G.M., M.W. Bro. W. J. Byrne, presiding at the first, and the new G.M., M.W. Bro. C. H. Book, at


    the other three.


    £1000 was voted to H.M.A.S. "Sydney" Replacement Fund.


    The G.M. issued the following Pronouncement: "That the wearing of full evening dress at Lodge meetings be


    optional, but when ordinary dress is worn it should, if possible, be a dark suit, and the Apron must be placed


    outside the coat.


    "I have to emphasize that it is only because of the exceptional circumstances now existing that the dress is


    made optional. When conditions become normal the customary evening dress will again be required.


    "At Consecrations, Dedications and Installations the G.M. or his representative, and the Grand Officers


    accompanying him, will attend in full evening dress."




    During the year 1139 patients were admitted to the Freemasons' Hospital, and 919 operations were


    performed.


    Fifty-Year Commemorative Jewels were presented to 35 Brethren.


    The new G.M. started a new custom by inviting V W. Bro. Dr. G. Calvert Barber, M.A., B.D., Grand


    Chaplain, to deliver an address entitled "After Three Years of War" at the September meeting, and W. Bro. F.


    H. Warne P.G.D., to speak on "Mozart, Master Musician and Master Mason," at the December meeting.


    Reviews of the Proceedings of twenty-three Grand Lodges by the various Grand Representatives include


    New Zealand 1941.


    Grand Master: M.W. Bro. C. H. Book, K.C., L.L.B.. Melbourne.


    Grand Secretary: R.W. Bro. Wm. Stewart, P.G.W., Melbourne.


    Grand Representative of N.Z.: V.W. Bro. A. E. Wright, P.Pres.Bd.G.P., Melbourne.


    Grand Representative at N.Z.: R.W. Bro. Geo. A. Gribbin, P.G.W., Auckland.


    LOUISIANA, 1943.


    245 Lodges, 21,215 members, a gain of 730.


    132nd Annual Communication held at New Orleans, 8th, 9th and 10th February, M.W. Bro. J. Luther Jordan,


    G.M., presiding. Fourteen P.G.M.'s were present.


    An Emergent Communication was held during the year to constitute a newly-chartered Lodge.


    A full list of children admitted to the Masonic Home since its opening in 1925 is given.


    Louisiana Relief Lodge conducted 22 funerals for Lodges in other Jurisdictions, and also disbursed $243 in


    relief.


    The Masonic Employment Bureau placed 123 brethren, bringing the total to date to 2474.


    M.W. Bro. Edwin F. Gayle summarised the salient features he noticed in the Proceedings of 52 Grand


    Lodges in a five-page report.


    Twelve Fifty-year and 335 Twenty-five-year certificates were issued.


    An- oration entitled "Freemasonry Quo Vadis?" was delivered by M.W. Bro. Melvin M. Johnson, P.G.M. of


    the G.L. of. Massachusetts, in which he examined the world in which speculative Freemasonry was born and


    had served -humanity.


    "Shortly after the organization of the Grand Lodge of England—the Mother Grand Lodge of the speculative


    Freemasonry with which we are familiar—it gave approval to Anderson's Constitutions. It 'thereby


    crystallized for all time the fundamental principles of the Craft. Of these, one of the most outstanding is the


    Masonic teaching of toleration in both civil and religious affairs. There was then in the world no such thing


    as religious toleration; it had been mooted but not practised.


    "Speculative Freemasonry has its roots in British soil, but the right of the individual to worship God


    according to the dictates of his own conscience, and at the same time to be permitted to exercise the common


    rights of a citizen, was unknown when the Grand Lodge was born in 1717, and when Anderson's


    Constitutions were published in 1723."


    It was in such a welter of intolerance as he described, further, that the G.L. of England proclaimed in 1721


    the famous declaration 'Concerning God and Religion." "By these declarations, Freemasonry proclaimed not


    only the doctrine of religious toleration, but, as well, of civil and personal toleration. Simple as these


    pronouncements may seem to-day, it was a bold step for speculative Freemasonry in the first quarter of the


    Eighteenth Century."


    After describing the position to-day he concluded: "The book which was sealed with seven seals has been


    opened before us in these terrible days in which we now live and move. Succeeding one another, as the seals


    were broken, there have come forth to our vision, yea, to reality, a ruthless conqueror; war; rationing; hunger


    and death; cries of suffering and vengeance; wrath and consternation; fire, destruction and woe."


    But, filling our souls with hope, there also comes to us the sequel of that apocalyptic vision. "Heaven


    opened, and behold a white horse: and He that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in


    righteousness He doth judge and make war. . . . And He was clothed in a vesture dipped in blood . . . And He


    hath on His vesture . . . a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS." There also "the beast,


    and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against Him that sat on the horse,


    and against His army. And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophets that wrought miracles before


    him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast. . . . And the remnant were slain


    with the sword of Him that sat upon the horse." Followed by reappearing the apocalyptic vision. "With faith


    we pray, oh our God, that the fulfillment of this prophetic vision be at hand and come in our time.




    "This remarkable resume of past Masonic ways and present Masonic paths was given rapt attention, and at


    the close the Grand Master thanked Bro. Johnson for his very interesting address."


    Grand Master: M.W. Bro. Benjamin Y. Wolf, New Orleans.


    Grand Secretary: R.W. Bro. D. Peter Laguens, Jr., New Orleans.


    Grand Representative of N.Z.: W. Bro. Dee A. Strickland, Monroe.


    Grand Representative at N.Z.: R.W. Bro. E. J. Guiness, P.Prov.G.M., Wellington.


    UTAH, 1943.


    27 Lodges, 4362 members, a loss of 51.


    71st Annual Communication held at Salt Lake City, 25th and 26th January, M.W. Bro. Harold A. Linke,


    G.M., presiding. Seventeen P.G.M.'s were present.


    The G.M. reported as follows on the Conditions of Masonry:—"The Masters of our Lodges are alert, and


    have carried on their administrative duties in an able manner. Because of the quality of their leadership, the


    Lodges find themselves in sound financial condition. Somewhat greater care seems to have been exercised in


    the selection of candidates. Esoteric work is capably portrayed. Educational work and application of the


    Lodge System of Education of the candidate might be improved, having in mind the fact that the newly-


    raised Masons whom we teach to-day are the men who will convey the constructive principles and spirit of


    our beloved Fraternity to the generation yet unborn.


    "Attendance has decreased about two per meeting for the jurisdiction, but local membership has decreased


    also to the extent that the percentage attendance shows a slight gain."


    A long report by the Committee on Masonic Education and Instruction, supported by tables showing papers


    read, etc., in the various Lodges, shows that a genuine effort is being made to educate Utah Masons.


    In an address entitled “Masonry and Youth,” the Grand Orator, W. Bro. John Stark, said: “The year of 1940


    closed one of the most critical decades in our history. Never, despite what a few successful and well-


    established people have said, had so many young people between the ages of 16 and 24 been denied the


    chance to work and pursue the normal walks of life. This age group contains about 20 millions of people. No


    definite figures are available, but in some parts of our country it was estimated that as many as 46 per cent.


    of these youngsters had no permanent job. A national estimate was that 20 per cent. were unemployed. They


    were discouraged, no one wanted them; they were either belligerent towards their parents, school, church and


    society in general, or had adopted the 'Don't care' attitude and 'The world owes us a living . . .


    The years 1930-1940 were likewise trying ones for Freemasonry. During this decade the membership (i.e., in


    the U.S.A.) declined from 3½ millions to about 2½ millions, or about a 23 per cent. loss."


    "Masonry as constituted to-day is an organization of elderly and middle-aged men. According to two surveys


    made in different parts of the United States, there are almost three times as many Masons over 70 as under


    30. Maybe this is also a normal condition in the craft. I am sure I do not know, as statistics of Masonry are


    not available over any period of time. Older men are naturally more interested in philosophy, ethics and


    religion. However, Masonic writers and scholars are beginning to take note of this fact, that younger men are


    not joining in the Craft. 'There are not too many elderly Masons; there are too few young ones.' How to bring


    a large number of those befuddled youth of the '30's into Masonry, and how to focus the teachings of


    Masonry on them when they return from Military to Civil life is our problem; likewise our opportunity."


    The Reviews by the Grand Secretary include a very able summary of New Zealand, 1941. For the


    information of M.W. Bro. Goodwin and our American brethren, we would explain that "Resigned in arrears"


    comprises a class in itself of members who have resigned themselves, without the Lodge having to take any


    action.


    Grand Master: M.W. Bro. Stuart P. Dobbs, Ogden.


    Grand Secretary: M.W. Bro. Sam. H. Goodwin, P.G.M., Salt Lake City.


    Grand Representative of N.Z.: W. Bro. R. B. Ritchie, Salt Lake City.


    Grand Representative at N.Z.: R.W. Bro. J. H. Jerram, P.Prov.G.M., Wellington.


    ENGLAND. 1942-43.


    Quarterly Communications held in London on 3rd June,


    2nd September, 2nd December, and 3rd March, and Annual Investiture held 28th April, M.W. Bro. the Earl


    of Harewood presiding as Pro. G.M. in June and Acting-G.M. in September and G.M. in March, and R.W.


    Bro. Gen. Sir Francis Davies, K.C.B., K C.M.G., K.C.V.O., Deputy G.M., in December.


    The membership is not shown, but there are 5156 Lodges, the latest Lodge chartered being No. 5869.




    Twenty-one Lodges were chartered during the year, one in Wales and the rest in England. 1283 are London


    Lodges, and there are 3135 in Provinces, and 738 abroad.


    Lady Patricia Ramsay presented the Craft and Royal Arch Regalia and Jewels of her father, His late Royal


    Highness the Duke of Connaught, K.G. Grand Master for 38 years, and it was intimated that they would be


    exhibited later.


    The Board of General Purposes drew attention to a message from the G.M.:—"Brethren should make all


    reasonable efforts to appear properly clothed on Masonic occasions, but strictness in this matter cannot be,


    and should not be, insisted upon in the circumstances in which we live."


    We quote the following extracts from the report of the Board:—"The Board recommended that Lodges


    should conserve their funds. A tendency has been noted in some directions to divert Lodge moneys to objects


    which are entirely unconnected with any Masonic activity. While the Board does not suggest that customary


    subscriptions to local charities should be discontinued, it feels that the tendency referred to should be


    guarded against, and the Lodges should be reminded that members' subscriptions are for recognised Masonic


    purposes."


    "The Board is constantly drawing attention to the necessity to scrutinise the credentials of visitors to Lodges,


    and, from information that has been received, it is believed that there may be persons who are improperly


    endeavouring to obtain admission. Unless the intended visitors are personally known to members of the


    Lodge as Masons in good standing, the utmost care, even to the production of documentary evidence, must


    be insisted upon, and no visitor should be admitted to a Lodge about whose identity as a Mason there is the


    slightest doubt."


    The sudden and lamentable death of the Grand Master, H.R.H. the Duke of Kent, occurred during the year,


    and Addresses of Sympathy were adopted by G.L. and presented to His Majesty the King and H.R.H. the


    Duchess of Kent.


    Considerable time was devoted at the June and September meetings to appeals by two brethren from


    suspension by their Prov.G.M. for refusing to withdraw from "The Loyal Order of the Moose," an


    organisation which was held by G.L. to be quasi-Masonic, and membership of which was therefore


    forbidden, but the appeals were finally dismissed.


    The Board of Benevolence dispersed £21,775 during the year. This amount is in addition to the expenditure


    by the Royal Masonic Institution and the Boys' and Girls' Schools, which spend about £300,000 per annum.


    Grand Master: M.W. Bro. Rt. Hon. The Earl of Harewood, K.C., G.C.V.O., D.S.O.


    Grand Secretary: V.W. Bro. Sydney A. White, M.V.O., London.


    Grand Representative of N.Z.: R.W. Bro. Viscount Bledisloe, P.C.G., C.M.G., P.G.W., London.


    Grand Representative at N.Z.: M.W. Bro. Oliver Nicholson, P.G.M., Auckland.


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    THE FIRST GRAND PRINCIPAL VISITS AUCKLAND.


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    The First Grand Principal( M.E. Comp. W. H. Sandford, paid an official visit to the Auckland Provincial


    R.A. Chapter, No. 9, on Wednesday, 21st July. He was received by the Grand Superintendent, R. E. Comp. F.


    W. Herbert. There was a splendid attendance, Grand Chapter officers, members and principals and


    companions of sister R.A. Chapters rolling up in strong force.


    The ceremony of the evening was the Mark Degree, the W.M.M., W. Bro. A. E. Cashmore, presiding.


    On the Chapter resuming, the First Grand Principal made a presentation, on behalf of the Chapter members,


    of a handsome Scribe's Jewel to E. Comp. J. W. Jervis, who will shortly be leaving for Wellington.


    When conveying greetings to the First Principal, M.E. Comp. W. H. Sandford expressed his great pleasure at


    being present, and made special reference to the excellent way in which the officers had carried out their


    duties.


    As the Chapter was in mourning, there were no musical items in the refectory proceedings.


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    ROYAL ARCH INSTALLATION


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    Huiroa, Chapter, 47.—The installation of Principals and investiture of officers was held on August 7th in


    the presence of a splendid attendance of Companions. E. Comp. W. H. Graham was installed, invested and


    addressed as Z. by R.E. Comp. G. H. Brown, G.Supt., E. Comp. L. W. Robb as H. by R E. Comp. A. Scott,




    P.G.J., and E. Comp. D. Russell as J. by R.E. Comp. S. C. K. Smith, P.G.J. The secrets of W. Mark Master


    were communicated by V.E. Comp. J. McDonald, P.Z., V.E. Comps. H. J. J. Pierce, W. Kelman, L. G.


    Thomson, W. Marshall and N. Moore invested the officers. Address to Principals and officers by R.E. Comp.


    S. C. K. Smith; address to Companions by R.E. Comp. F. A. Steans, P.G.H. A most enjoyable supper was


    served on retiring from the Chapter Room.


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    GRAND LODGE OF NEW ZEALAND.


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    SCHEME OF DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTIVE OFFICERS IN GRAND LODGE FOR 1943-4.


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    Grand Master:


    M.W. Bro. Herbert G. Teagle.


    Wellington District: G. Treasurer, V.W. Bro. Charlton D. Morpeth; G. Registrar, V.W. Bro. Cuthbert H.


    Taylor; Pres. of B. of G.P.. V.W. Bro. Charles N. Cathie; Pres. of B. of B., V.W. Bro. Harry Hatch; G.D. of C.,


    Bro. Leslie A. McAlister, P.G.S.; G. Supt. of Works. W. Bro. John T. Mair; Asst. G.D. of C.. W. Bro.


    Frederick W. Box: G. Stewards, W. Bros., Arthur W. White. Walter Roper. William D. Dobson; Members of


    B. of G.P., R.W. Bro. Alfred H. Herbert, P.G.W., W. Bros. Fredk. W. Grainger. P.G D., E. A. A. Thorne, A. E.


    Wells. W. E. Cathie; Members of B. of B., W. Bros. John R. Baird, P.G.S.. Harold I. Austad, Robert J.


    Gamble, Edward F. Stevens, Thomas G. Niven, Walter W. Tully, George F. Davies, Thomas F. Foley.


    Canterbury Province: G.D. of C.. W. Bro. Charles J. Jones, P.G.Supt. of W.; G. Bible Bearer, W. Bro. John


    W. Barraclough: G.Std. Bearer; W. Bro. George Tate; G. Stewards, W. Bros. Edward J. C. Jensen, John


    Brown, Peter R. Dunbar, Lionel A. Marshall; Members of B. of G.P.. W. Bros. John C. Forsythe, Percy V.


    Bailey; Member of B. of B., W. Bro. Edward P. C. Wright.


    Auckland District: G.D. of C., V.W. Bro. Valentine Kirk; S.G. Deacon, W. Bro. Harold Roseveare, P.G.S.;


    G. Swd. Bearer, W. Bro. Alfred Addison; G. Std. Bearer. W. Bro. William Bongard; G. Stewards, W. Bros.


    Thomas Sauvarin, Edwin H. Bradstreet, Cecil J. S. Lea, Kenneth W. Harold; Members of B. of G.P., W. Bros.


    George G. Chambers, William W. Murray; Member of B. of B., W. Bro. Fredk. J. C. Wright.


    Otago District: G. Chaplain, W. Bro. William A. Harlow, P.A.G.P.; G.D. of C., W. Bro. George S. M.


    Crawford; S.D. Deacon, W. Bro. Herbert R. Mitchell; G. Stewards, W. Bros. George Puttick, William A.


    Morrison, Albert Glue; Members of B. of G.P.. W. Bros. Cyril G. Hedge, G.P.. William J. Suters; Member of


    B. of B., W. Bro. Ernest Syrett, P.G.P.


    Waikato District: Assistant G.D. of C.. W. Bro. George B. Edwards; G. Bible Bearer, W. Bro. Alfred E.


    Webb; G. Sword Bearer. W. Bro. Ronald B. Morton; G. Stewards, W. Bros. Paul Schwabe, Frank S.


    McClure; Member of B. of G.P., W. Bro. Alfred B. Hinton; Member of B. of B., Bro. Walter Pilcher.'


    Southland District: Assistant G.D. of C., W. Bro. Hugh Paterson; G. Organist, W. Bro. Herbert P. Weston;


    G. Stewards, W. Bros. William Robison, Horace B. M. Brookes; Member of B. of G.P., W. Bro. Robert D.


    Rowe; Member of B. of B., W. Bro. Robert A. Lilley.


    Ruapehu District: G. Chaplain, W. Bro. Samuel H. Snell, P.Asst.G.D. of C.; Assistant G.D. of C., W. Bro.


    Harold R. Thornburn; G. Stewards, W. Bros. William R. Anderson, William G. Bayliss; Member of B. of


    G.P., W. Bro. William Hogan; Member of B. of B., W. Bro. William J. B. Dinwoodie.


    Hawke's Bay District: Assistant G.D. of C.. W. Bro. George B. Young; G. Pursuivant, W. Bro. Kenneth A.


    Gillespie; G. Steward, W. Bro. Eric L. Commin; Member of B. of G.P., W. Bro. Francis H. N. Mayman;


    Member of B. of B., W. Bro. Gordon H. Roach.


    Nelson and Marlborough District: Assistant G.D. of C.. W. Bro. Charles G. Whiteford; G. Pursuivant, W.


    Bro. Edward G. L. Morley; G. Steward, W. Bro. Charles A. Evans; Member of B. of G.P., W. Bro. Alfred R.


    Kingsford; Member of B. of B., W. Bro. Joseph Hewson.


    Taranaki District: J G. Deacon, W. Bro. Dr. David Steven; Assistant G.D. of C., W. Bro. Jame) C. Duff;


    G.S., W. Bro. Joseph Tattersall; Member of B. of G.P., V.W. Bro. Arthur Coleman, G.Lec.; Member of B of


    B., W. Bro. Joseph Hewson.


    West Coast District: J.G. Deacon. W. Bro. Robert M. Lang; Assistant G.D. of C., W. Bro. George C.


    Rennie; G. Steward. W. Bro. Robert McKenna; Member of B. of G.P., W. Bro. James Sharp; Member of B.


    of B.. W. Bro. James A. McCallum.





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    NEW ZEALAND LODGE No. 5175, E.C., INSTALLATION MEETING.


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    Good Friday falling on the fourth Friday .of April, the date on which the New Zealand Lodge, No. 5175,


    E.C., would normally have held its Installation meeting, the meeting had necessarily to be thrown forward a


    week, and it was held accordingly on the 16th April last, at the Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen Street,


    London.


    It is hard to realise that this was the sixty-fifth regular meeting of the Lodge, so quickly have the 13 years


    passed since the Lodge came into being. And the years have taken their toll, for during the past twelve


    months two of the most respected and esteemed brothers—the second and third Masters of the Lodge, W.


    Bro. W. F. Willis, P.G.St.B. (N.Z.) and W. Bro. Hal Williams, London Grand Rank, passed away. Both were


    very actively engaged in the foundation of the Lodge, both were whole-heartedly New Zealanders, their


    advice was most sought on all occasions on Masonic affairs, and they were respected and loved by all the


    brethren. Their passing was appropriately referred to by the W.M., Bro. Maurice Smith, after the opening of


    the Lodge, in a really beautiful and wholly satisfying tribute to them both, and the Lodge stood in silence


    while the Organist played the last few notes of 'The Lost Chord." W. Bro. C. J. Wray, called on by the W.M.


    as the oldest surviving P.M., also added personal memories of the fine attributes of the two deceased


    brothers. W. Bro. Willis he had remembered, he said, since the day when, a senior scholar himself, the latter


    had come as a boy to the Wanganui Collegiate School, the son of the late Major Willis, of Holcombe.


    For the Installation of Bro. Ernest S. Harston, formerly of Hawkes Bay, and son of a well-known N.Z. Grand


    Officer, W. Bro. M. Maurice Smith, W.M., was the Installing Master, and he appointed as Wardens for the


    Installation ceremony M.W. Bro. Sir Claud James (P.G.M., Tasmania) and R.W. Bro. W. J. Jordan (P.G.W.,


    N.Z.C.), as I.G. W. Bro. Montague Smith (P.G.D.E.C.); and as D.C., W. Bro. Major W. Narby.


    The ceremony was very effectively carried out. The W.Ts. of the Third Degree were presented by W. Bro. H.


    T. B. Drew; the 2nd by W. Bro. Ian Maclean; and the 1st by W. Bro. J. Balfour. The addresses were delivered


    as follows:—To the Master, by M.W. Bro. Sir Claude James; to the Wardens, by R.W. Bro. W. J. Jordan; and


    to the Brethren by W. Bro. Montague Smith.


    The new Wardens are: Bro. H. R. Hull and Bro. Dr. Leslie Comrie. Both have been keen students at the N.Z.


    Lodge of Instruction and both are extremely proficient in the Masonic ritual.


    The chief change in the list of officers for the ensuing year was in regard to the Secretary—W. Bro. Maclean


    being invested in place of W. Bro. C. J. Wray. It was at the wish of W. Bro. Wray that this was done; and all


    members of the Lodge knew that it was because "dear old `C.J.' as he is affectionately known" by one and


    all—and for the matter of that by most worth-while New Zealanders over here outside Freemasonry as well


    as in it—is no longer, because of ill-health, able to carry on the job, which he has fulfilled for a number of


    years.


    The Lodge gave warm greetings to one of its most beloved members and Past Masters, W. Bro. Tom


    Thatcher, P.G.Std.Br. (E.C.), who has been seriously ill, and was able to be present unexpectedly. It was a


    most genuine and spontaneous greeting that he received. The great part that the W. Bro. has played in


    building up the Lodge, as its D.C. and Preceptor at the L.O.I. since its commencement must have been told in


    many Lodges in New Zealand. (He has since passed away.)


    Among the guests were several from New Zealand in the uniform of the Air Force, and some of the Navy


    and Forestry Unit. There was also Bro. Fred Sherwood, of the Hinemoa Lodge, Wellington, who was over


    here as Private Secretary to N.Z. Defence Minister F. Jones. He was the guest of W. Bro. Bert Drew, of


    Lodge Raukawa, Wellington, an old friend.


    Proceedings at the subsequent dinner, though rather hurried, because of war conditions, were very happy and


    memorable.


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    BRIEF NOTES ON INDUCTION OF V. ILL. BRO. COL. SIR STEPHEN SHEPHERD ALLEN, 33°.


    –⸱––÷––÷––⸱–


    NORTHERN DIVISION.


    ———


    V. Ill. Bros. Girling and Teagle, Inspectors-General for the South Island and Central Division respectively,


    were duly received with full ceremony, and Bro. Girling assumed the position of Installing Officer.




    V. Ill. Bro. Col. Sir Stephen Allen was duly introduced by various Ill. Brethren. After the procession entered,


    V. Ill. Bro. G. A. Gribbin, 33°, then presented Bro. Sir Stephen Allen to the Installing Officer in the following


    terms :—


    "I present to you V. Ill. Bro. Col. Sir Stephen Allen, Knight of the British Empire (K.B.E.), Commander of


    the Order of St. Michael and St. George (C.M.G.) , Member of the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.),


    33°, for the purpose of being inducted and installed to the exalted office of Grand Inspector-General of the


    Northern Division, N.Z."


    The ceremony was then proceeded with, and V. Ill. Bro. Girling was assisted by various Ill. Brethren. Col.


    Sir Stephen Allen addressed the brethren and stressed the great work of V. Ill. Bro. G. A. Gribbin, 33°, over a


    very long period of years. Numerous visitors were present, and congratulations were received from


    representatives from various parts of N.Z.


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    FEAR NOT.


    –⸱––÷––÷––⸱–


    James K. Remick, 32°, San Diego, Calif.


    ————


    Everyone conversant with the subject of that mental condition named fear, that illusion that has bewitched


    humankind throughout the ages even more than any racial Satan has accomplished, has reached the


    conclusion that we never fear the thing or condition we fully understand, because the mystery, the illusion,


    the mesmerism of the error have been obliterated by the light of knowledge and replaced with understanding.


    Also, the conclusion is reached that sin is but ignorance, or, to express it more clearly, the only sin there is, is


    ignorance. Fear, therefore, is rank sin, because it is of ignorance and so pitifully unnecessary. There is no


    sense of fear that cannot be completely eradicated if the proper means are employed to do so, and it matters


    not whether the fear be infantile, prenatal or what is called hereditary.


    Hearing such a pronouncement for the first time, someone may well ask why it is that so many of our people,


    so many people throughout the world, are fearful of their security, both physical and financial; fearful for the


    next day's supply or that they may lose what they already have, and fearful of the thousand and one things


    and conditions they encounter in daily experience. It will be maintained that all these fearful people cannot


    be classed as ignorant. Of course. they are not ignorant, as ignorance is generally considered, but profoundly


    ignorant are they, nevertheless, of the sweetly simple truths of life, in darkest ignorance of what makes life


    secure instead of insecure, of what brings abundance out of the One Substance instead of loss through


    selfishness and perversion of what brings vibrant health into the cells of the body instead of stagnation and


    dissolution; in short, ignorant are they of the simple laws of life that make it really beautiful in a positive


    way, and in ignorance they drench themselves in the negative conditions which ignorance forever entails.


    We know that intellectuality is not true wisdom. Repetition of phrases written by others more enlightened is


    not increment of knowledge gained from within; dogma or formalism is not always the expression of an


    unfolding soul. Many people are willing to accept general statements on religion and metaphysics on faith,


    providing such pronouncements are forthcoming from someone who poses as being enlightened, a teacher or


    a priest.


    Intelligent people, however, would like to know what makes the wheels go around in this vehicle of life, and


    what holds the works together. More and more is being uncovered in fields of the hitherto unknown, and


    amongst this knowledge that serves to dispel the wet blanket of fear is enlightenment upon this wonderful


    manifestation we call the body, and the "I," or the sentient soul, that resides within it for an earthly sojourn


    and schooling. We are reliably informed that the body is composed of about 85 per cent. water, the remaining


    15 per cent. being minerals. It would seem evident, therefore, that the real "You" or the sentient "I" is not


    body but the consciousness that, during the earthly sojourn, certainly does use the body as its abode. No less


    an authority than the Scriptures hallows it with the assurance that the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit.


    One great fear has been that with loss of body is consequently entailed loss of identity of the indwelling con-


    sciousness. We know from accredited sources, mundane and metaphysical, that the form or the bodily


    expression of the conscious Ego is ever with us; that we shall always sense the awareness of ourselves with


    the faculties we have now, albeit the senses will be glorified and refined to a supernal degree as we ascend


    upward, and the form and texture of body conform to the environment in which we may function at the


    moment. The individual who, at demise, vacates the body is in appropriate time fully conscious of a renewal


    of a vehicle in which he may reside for enjoyment of higher activity; identity is fully retained, and there is a




    renewal of the Universal Life Energy to a degree we little appreciate in our mortal state. In other words, the


    body, made up of protons and electrons in intense vibration, due to the presence of the conscious "You," is


    really a centrosome of force, or energy, so long as the consciousness resides therein.


    To get the conviction that you are not body, but you reside within your body, that you can never lose identity


    in whatever sphere of functioning you may find yourself throughout all time, will forever release you from


    fear, latent or conscious, of the change in environment called death. We learn there is nothing in all Cosmos


    of which to be afraid, now or at any time in the future. We learn there is no sizzling hell in which to fry


    throughout eternity, as some dogma would have us believe, no depressing hall of judgment other than our


    own conscience and repentance, and no God of wrath and vengeance as set up by the few who, after all, have


    only patterned a God after themselves.


    With removal of fear we find that all is of light and radiance, that we are living in eternity now, this present


    earth experience being one phase of it, for "in my Father's house are many mansions"; that we are not dust of


    the ground conceived in sin and raised ifs iniquity, but that we are sons of light and daughters of radiance,


    launched into adventurings of Spirit that shall most certainly bring us full awareness of that magnificent


    promise, "I say that ye are gods," as our accolade.


    There are many avenues open to all who wish to acquire knowledge of mental discipline and poise that


    eliminates fear, and it is a profound fact that once a simple demonstration of the laws governing the


    expression of peace, poise and inner tranquility has been accomplished, your face is toward the light and you


    are on your way toward a tryst with bright destiny far beyond present comprehension, and you and you alone


    are the only factor that can interrupt the keeping of that tryst. It is in souls so illumined that we find the great


    ones of the past and present, the teachers and leaders toward the light in religious and social reform, the


    masters who have so graciously volunteered to be amongst us for a short time to give of their talents and


    wisdom, and to pave the pathway with the assurance that we do not have to fight, we do not have to struggle,


    we only have to know.


    To fear consciously or subconsciously is the root of most of our upsets of body and environment. To know to


    the point of conviction that one is master of his mental home, to know beyond doubting that he is, therefore,


    master of his destiny, places the individual in complete and sweet assurance of freedom from the ordinary


    tumult of the day, and the knowledge that he shall ultimately reach the pinnacle of attainment pictured by St.


    John when he uttered, "Behold what manner of love the Father bath bestowed upon us, that we should be


    called the Sons of God," and climaxing the promise with the stupendous pronouncement, "It doth not yet


    appear what we shall be." We can gather from this that sons do not always remain sons, but, through growth


    and unfoldment, reach the Father status with all its implications.


    The gentle channel to use to enter into the holy of holies where no fear can possibly abide is, of course,


    through prayer. Not a misnamed prayer of a guilty suppliant to a God of wrath, for there is no such God in all


    of Cosmos, but the prayer that is the joyful soliloquy of a beholding and jubilant soul. —"The New Age."


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    FRIENDSHIP.


    –⸱––÷––÷––⸱–


    There's a golden cord of Friendship,


    Around my heart entwined,


    Which over-reaches distance,


    To encircle thine.


    I pause, in contemplation


    Of what true Friendship means,


    To lives, in desolation,


    To broken hearts, with dreams.


    When life's misfortunes hurt us,


    And we bend beneath the load.


    To know our Friend is near us


    Is of greater worth than gold.


    To feel the strength of Friendship,


    About our souls entwine


    When the crowd goes surging past us.


    Is a touch from the "Hand Divine."




    As the days behind us lengthen,


    And we sense the journey's end,


    May the bonds of Friendship strengthen,


    May I clasp your "hand, My Friend."


    —P.M. 24.


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    QUITE TRUE.


    –⸱––÷––÷––⸱–


    M.W. Bro. Leslie M. Wood, Grand Master of the Grand Jurisdiction of California, last March commented as


    follows :—"I have often made the statement that we do not make Masons; we can only confer the degrees.


    Granting that the teachings of Masonry will make a good man better, it quite naturally follows that


    candidates must come to us with a desire for the knowledge we have to impart and the further desire to be


    helpful to their fellow-creatures, or the mere rendition of the ritual will have no effect and they will no more


    be Masons than they were before receiving the degrees. . . . Our strength can not be determined by the


    number of names on our rolls, but only by the extent to which we cherish the genuine principles of Masonry;


    by the manner in which we live the teachings of Masonry in our daily lives and by our conduct toward our


    fellow men."


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    MASONRY IN GERMANY.


    –⸱––÷––÷––⸱–


    In Germany's earliest days of Freemasonry, though some years after France, the interest in the Craft was


    almost greater than in France. They evolved various systems, and made tremendous strides in many of the


    greater cities, such as Hamburg, Berlin and Frankfort. This activity was keenly maintained, even up to the


    anti-Masonic activites of Ludendorf, and on to the advent of Hitler. In fact, there seems to be a tremendous


    amount of Masonic literature in the German language, for in the bibliographical appendix to Lennhoff's


    book, a great number of important works are quoted, both in English and French languages; but at least 50


    per cent. more of the German publications are mentioned. What a strange commentary! To-day, Freemasonry


    is absolutely dead in that despicably Gestapo-ridden land, just as is the sound of Mendelssohn's music, or the


    poetic rhythm of Heine and others.


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    AUCKLAND NOTES.


    –⸱––÷––÷––⸱–


    The last regular meeting of Lodge Titirangi. No. 204, was the occasion of the official visit of Lodge


    Arohanui, No. 264, and Lodge Combined Forces, No. 284. As these Lodges all meet on the same evening, it


    is not possible to carry out the usual fraternal visits, and for some years past it has been arranged to pay an


    official visit once a year, each Lodge acting as


    host, in rotation.


    The ceremony of the Second Degree was carried


    out, there being two candidates, one from Lodge


    Titirangi and one from Lodge Arohanui, and the


    work was performed by officers from each of the


    three Lodges. There was a large number of


    visitors, including many American brethren, and


    the refectory proceedings were entertaining and


    satisfying, and a very enjoyable evening was


    spent.


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    RUAPEHU NOTES.


    –⸱––÷––÷––⸱–


    The brethren throughout the district were delighted


    when the Prov.G.M., R. W. Bro. James A. Nash,


    announced his willingness to remain in office for a




    further term. Our R.W. Bro. has guided the destiny of the Craft in this district with outstanding ability and


    success, and we are indeed fortunate in retaining his services.


    Social activities are at their height. Ladies' Nights have been held by the majority of the Lodges in the


    Manawatu, all of which were well attended and thoroughly enjoyed.


    W. Bro. G. H. Burgess was duly installed as Master of Rongotea Lodge by the R.W.Prov.G.M. last month.


    The brethren of Rongotea spare no effort to keep their Lodge on the map, and as a result have a reputation


    second to none in the territory.


    Lodge Otangaki entertained a record number of visitors during July, amongst whom was W. Bro. W. P.


    Morris, P.A.G.D.C., who delivered an address on "The Origin of Freemasonry."


    One cannot but be impressed by the large number of servicemen candidates coming forward. Perhaps having


    so many camps in the territory may have some bearing on this, but no matter what the reason, when such fine


    types of candidates are available the Lodges are very happy to help them through the various degrees.


    W. Bro. C. H. Strombom, W.M. of Lodge Ngamotu, has been in attendance at several meetings, usually in


    company with other service brethren, and we are delighted to receive them, and we consider it a decided


    privilege to entertain our visiting brethren in uniform.


    Lodge Awatea lost one of its esteemed Past Masters, W. Bro. J. W. W. Beale, who was laid to rest with


    Masonic ceremony on Saturday. 7th August.


    Despite the difficulty of travel, Lodge Awatea paid an official visit to Lodge Oroua, Apiti, on the 10th of this


    month, and both the visited and the visitors enjoyed the meeting. Lodge Awatea took a brother along for the


    officers of Apiti to pass to the Second Degree. The visiting brethren are still wondering who stole the cakes


    and the milk. Good show, Oroua!


    The Manawatu Royal Arch Chapter held its meeting on Thursday, 19th August, when the officers for the


    coming year will be elected. More in this regard next month.


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    TARANAKI NOTES.


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    A very pleasing ceremony took place at the August meeting of the Egmont R.A. Chapter when R.E. Comp. T.


    Richardson, G.H., was invested and enthroned as Second Grand Principal of the N.Z. Grand Chapter of R.A.


    Freemasons. This should have been done at the Convocation held at Palmerston N. some months ago, but for


    various reasons had to be postponed.


    W. Bro. W. H. Dormer, W.M. of Lodge Ikaroa, Opunake, read a paper on "The Apron" at the July meeting of


    the Lodge.


    At the last meeting of Carlyle R.A. Chapter, a Mark Degree was worked. V.E. Comp. Anderson, D.S.O., on


    furlough from the Middle East, gave a most interesting address on the war in Greece and Crete.


    The attendance and interest in Patea Kil. Lodge is well maintained. At the July meeting Bro. D. Cowie, who


    was for some years resident in the Panama Canal Zone, gave a very interesting paper.


    Hawera Installation took place in July, when the S.W., Bro. A. G. Fraser, who is a greatly respected and


    popular brother, was installed as W.M. The Prov. G.M. was in excellent form and the work went well. The


    newly-installed W.M. can confidently look forward to a happy and useful year.


    Bro. Sergt. Colin Chadwick, home on furlough from the Middle East, gave an interesting account of his ex-


    periences at the July meeting of Lodge Taranaki. He has been persuaded to give a further talk at the August


    meeting, and this will be illustrated by lantern slides.


    The monthly notice of Lodge Taranaki contained the following reference to R.W. Bro. Barclay:—


    "Brethren throughout the whole Taranaki Province will regret to learn of the decision of R.W. Bro. J. C.


    Barclay to resign the high office of Prov.G.M. The R.W. Bro. has held this office with distinction for the past


    eight years, and during the whole of that period has devoted his time and energy to the furtherance of the true


    spirit of Freemasonry and the efficient working of the Lodges under his control. His quietly impressive and


    efficient performance at Installations will long be remembered by the brethren, and he has fully maintained


    the high standard set by his predecessors. We trust R.W. Bro. Barclay will live for many years to assist in


    guiding the progress of Freemasonry by his kindly personality, tact and experience. R.W. Bro. Dr. W. T.


    Simmons, P.G.W., is to be successor to R.W. Bro. Barclay as Prov.G.M., and his appointment will be a


    popular one. He will receive a hearty welcome from all the Lodges."




    Lodge Kaponga, No. 208, held its Installation meeting on 4th August. The attendance was good and Bro. J.


    G. Green, the new Master, should be pleased with the good start made. One W. Bro. who attends almost all


    the Installations in the District expressed the opinion the Kaponga function was the best so far for the year.


    Rose Croix brethren in Taranaki are looking forward with great pleasure to a visit from the G.I.G., Sir


    Stephen S. Allen. Sir Stephen will be present at the Installation of Taranaki R.C. Chapter, to be held at


    Stratford on 17th September. To enable the G.I.G. to attend the September meeting of Pukekura Chapter at


    New Plymouth the date of meeting has been altered to 18th September.


    The Installation meeting of Mount Egmont Lodge, No. 670, E,C., was held on Saturday, 14th August, when


    W. Bro. Horace Wilson. W.M., installed Bro. W. M. Smale as Master. The I.P.M. had two years in the chair.


    There was a very large attendance, including R.W. Bros. Milne and Thompson, of the I.C. The District G.M.


    and many officers of Dist.G.L. were present.


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    SOUTHLAND NOTES.


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    The Installation of Lodge Victoria. No. 147, was held on 10th August, when Bro. C. C. Lange was elevated


    to the Chair of K.S. in the presence of a splendid attendance of members and visitors. The ceremony was


    most impressively conducted by R.W. Bro. Alex. Derbie, P.Prov. G.M., W. Bro. Wm. Kelman, A.G.D.C., and


    Past Masters of the Lodge; Grand Lodge was represented by R.W. Bro. A. Noble, Prov.G.M., and a good


    following of Grand Lodge officers.


    The death recently occurred of W. Bro. J. H. Reed, P.G.S., a well-known P.M. of Lodge Waihopai, No. 189,


    and Senior Past Master and life member of Lodge Fortitude, No. 64. A largely-attended Lodge of Sorrow was


    opened prior to proceeding to the Eastern Cemetery, Invercargill, where our late brother was laid to rest in


    the presence of a large and representative gathering of members of the Craft and the general public. The late


    W. Bro. Reed was one of the outstanding figures in business and social activities in Southland over a long


    period of years.


    Bro. G. H. Webb, S.W., was installed Master of Lodge Aparima, No. 77, on 24th August at the hand of R.W.


    Bro. A. Noble. Prov.G.M„ in the presence of a good attendance of members and visitors.


    Comp. J. Gallagher, recently returned from the Middle East, was present at the July meeting of Southern


    Cross Royal Arch Chapter, No. 3, and given a cordial welcome.


    The popular Switzers Installation, to be held on 6th September, will no doubt attract a good attendance. This


    is always a popular function.


    Brethren of Lodge Southern Cross, No. 9, mourn the passing of W. Bro. E. Balder after a prolonged illness.


    Ex. Comp. B. J. Perkins will be installed 1st Prin. of Southern Cross Royal Arch Chapter, No. 3, at the


    regular Convocation to be held this month.


    R.Ex. Comp. G. H. Brown, Grand Supt. of Southland, accompanied by several Grand Chapter officers and a


    strong following of members of Southern Cross Royal Arch Chapter, No. 3, attended the installation of


    Principals of Huiroa Royal Arch Chapter, No. 47, and conducted the installation of Principals. This was


    indeed a delightful meeting and demonstrated in no uncertain manner the splendid progress being made by


    this Chapter.


    Royal Arch Masons are looking forward to the forthcoming visit this month of the First Grand Principal, who


    will attend meetings of Huiroa Chapter on the 21st and Southern Cross, No. 3, on the 22nd.


    Quarterly meetings will be held during the present month by Murihiku Rose Croix Chapter, No. 36, and the


    Southland Preceptory of Knight Templars.


    W. Bro. Waddell, Master, and officers of Lodge Southland, No. 273, have plenty of work in view.


    V.Ex. Comp. Win. Kelman, T.I.M., and officers of Southern Cryptic Council initiated two new members at


    the recent quarterly meeting held last month.


    W. Bro. A. Edwards and Bro. A. R. N. Simon, two enthusiastic members of the Craft at Otautau, have


    removed to Invercargill.


    W. Bro. A. W. G. McKee and officers of Lodge Southern Cross. No. 9, conducted the 1st Degree at their


    August meeting in the presence of a large attendance of members and visitors.


    Installation of Master and investiture of officers of Lodge Mokoreta, No. 63, will be held this month.


    R.W. Bro. E. C. Smith, D.G.M., has returned to Southland after an extended visit to Northern Lodges.




    Members of Lodge Hercules, No. 36, in large numbers attended the recent Victoria Installation.


    It is pleasing to report that R.W. Bro. G. J. Yule. P.Prov.G.M., is making good progress after his recent severe


    illness.


    W. Bro. Geo. Hoffman, the newly-installed Master of Lodge Waihopai, 189, and his officers worked their


    first ceremonial, the 1st Degree, in an efficient manner at their August meeting.


    In spite of the intense cold there was a good attendance at the recent annual installation of Lodge Edendale,


    No. 289, held on 24th July, when Bro. Robt. P. Campbell was installed Master by R.W. Bro. A. Noble,


    Prov.G.M., and Grand officers. Members of this Lodge are still considering the question of the erection of a


    Masonic home in keeping with the unquestioned prosperity of this wealthy district.


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    OTAGO NOTES.


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    Two of Waitaki, No. 11, oldest members were honoured at a recent meeting by being elected honorary


    members of the Lodge. They were R.W. Bro. E. lane, P.G.W., and Bro. W. J. Wylie, who were initiated in the


    Lodge 52 and 50 years ago respectively. Eulogistic reference was made to their long service and


    membership. In returning thanks, both spoke with pride of the honour conferred on them.


    Manuherekia Lodge, No. 109, held a Ladies' Evening in the Town Hall at Alexandra on 13th August. The


    brethren of the Lodge did all the work, even to the extent of assisting the caterers to make the fruit salad.


    After some good fun at progressive whist, the wives found much enjoyment watching husbands setting the


    tables (a thing they never do at home). After a very enjoyable supper, with toasts, the hall was again cleared


    for dancing. It was good to see that a number of elderly brethren have not lost the art of dancing.


    Hiram Lodge, No. 46. held its sixtieth birthday at its last regular meeting. A very full representation of all


    local Lodges was present, as well as our brethren from sister constitutions. The Lodge was honoured by the


    attendance of R.W. Bro. Ethelbert C. Smith, Dep.G.M., who, in his inimitable style, gave a most interesting


    address to the brethren, covering the essentials of service to the Craft in general and to Hiram Lodge in


    particular. The Prov. G.M. (R.W. Bro. J. G. Dykes) was supported by a strong team of Present and Past G.L.


    Officers. Hiram Lodge is to be congratulated upon its anniversary, and all wishes go out to them for the


    future. The W.M. read a most interesting resume of the Lodge's history. A pleasant hour was spent in the


    refectory, when the usual toasts appropriate to such an occasion were honoured.


    St. Clair Lodge, No. 246, also had a birthday during the month, the occasion being its twenty-first


    anniversary. While not claiming hoary old age, as its sister Lodge, Hiram, No. 46, which meets in the same


    Temple, the members were none the less enthusiastic in honouring the visitors. The R.W.Prov.G.M. was in


    attendance, and congratulated the members in attaining their first step in their Masonic career in respect to


    the Lodge's history. All toasts were suitably honoured and acknowledged in the refectory.


    Research Lodge of Otago, No, 161, is keeping up its reputation for the standard of papers presented by the


    brethren. The members were specially enthusiastic in regard to the paper read by V.W. Bro. R. C. Rutherford,


    P.G.Lec., at the Lodge's last meeting, on "The Law and Freemasonry." Bro. Rutherford must have spent a


    great deal of time in research for material for such a difficult subject, as the known clashes of Freemasonry


    with the Law, particularly during the past century, are few and far between, Earlier history evidently


    produced a few notable instances, and these were very well explained by our Bro.


    At a previous meeting, W. Bro. Hedge, G.P., placed before the members some aspects of the pitfalls in


    ceremonial work in the Lodges, and also in relation to G.L. work at installations, the main theme being a


    stressing of the importance of a little more uniformity in regard to essentials of ceremonial working, and the


    elimination of some of the most objectionable features that have been added to our beautiful work.


    Haeremai Lodge, No. 155. being short of a candidate at its last meeting, devoted its time to a study of the


    remarks in W. Bro. C. C. Hedge's paper referred to above. This Bro. was to have re-presented this paper, but


    through urgent public business calling him away at the last minute, V.W. Bro. H. S. Bingham, G.D.C., very


    kindly passed the information contained in the paper on to the brethren. The W.M. thanked the W. Master of


    Research Lodge for assisting him with interesting and informative material for this meeting.


    Service Lodge, No. 237, has been busy during the month —an extraordinary meeting was held to initiate two


    soldier brethren. The membership of this Lodge is extending rapidly. Their last Lodge summons contains


    seven proposals for membership. The regular meeting on 24th August was devoted to the presentation of the


    lectures on the three tracing boards, Bro. C. Fraser explaining the 1st, V.W. Bro. G. Waldie the 2nd, and R.W.


    Bro. G. Barclay the 3rd.




    The attendances at the regular meetings of Maori Lodge, No. 105, have been well up to standard, and the


    instruction meetings are always well supported. The Lodge has had the pleasure of hearing several most in-


    teresting lectures on Masonic subjects by V.W. Bros. Alex. Newton and R. Rutherford, P.G.Ls., and W. Bro.


    Thornicroft, P.M. Two candidates have been initiated this year, and one has been passed. The Lodge has


    lately mourned the passing of two most respected brethren in Bro. Williamson and M.W. Bro. Thos. Ross.


    The latter was a foundation member and their first W. Master. Both were interred with Masonic honours by


    the W.M., P.Ms. and officers of the Lodge.


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    MID-CANTERBURY NOTES.


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    The annual reunion and Conference of the Mid-Canterbury Group was held in Lodge Ahurewa, No. 181, at


    Dunsandel, on Saturday, 31st July, and was another outstanding success. A large number attended and nearly


    all the Lodges in the Group were represented, including Phoenix Lodge from Akaroa, which sent three


    representatives, including the W.M. and W. Bro. F. Davis, who has always taken a keen interest in Group


    matters.


    R.W. Bro. E. C. Smith, D.G.M., attended, with a following of Grand Lodge officers, and was given a very


    hearty reception.


    Provincial Grand Lodge had a good muster and was in charge of the Prov. Grand Master, R.W. Bro. C. S.


    Thompson, who gave a very instructive address.


    Regret was felt that the Group Meeting was not held at Little River, as originally planned, but it was realised


    that it would have been utterly impossible for brethren to travel the distance on this occasion. The next


    reunion has been arranged to be held in South Rakaia Lodge, and it has been arranged that Little River shall


    be visited as soon as circumstances permit.


    W. Bro. J. Allen, who took a prominent part in the formation of the Group in 1932, was elected President for


    the ensuing year, and W. Bro. E. C. Bushnest was reelected secretary.


    Our congratulations to the North Canterbury Group, who had a bumper attendance at their annual reunion in


    Ashley Lodge on Saturday, 7th August.


    The Mid-Canterbury Group was represented by the W. Master of Methuen Lodge and a brother from Lodge


    Ahurewa.


    W. Bro. H. Billens, the energetic North Group Secretary, attended the sister Group's reunion with a number


    of brethren from his Group, including the veteran W. Bro. Gibbs.


    The Mid-Canterbury Group Secretary had arranged to return the visit, but owing to difficulty in obtaining


    accommodation in Christchurch, and later in the week on account of the bad weather, had to abandon the


    visit.


    Owing to the unavoidable absence of the President, W. Bro. Dudley Richards, on account of transport


    difficulties, W. Bro. Frank Chamberlain presided at the meeting of the Mid-Canterbury Group meeting on


    31st July. W. Bro. Chamberlain was President in 1933-34, and was amongst those responsible for its


    formation.


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    NORTH CANTERBURY NOTES.


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    The Great North Waimakariri Hurunui Group meeting was a huge success, and the Ashley Temple was filled


    to capacity. W. Bro. David, Master of Amuri Lodge, and his officers were in charge of the proceedings and


    they did their job well and truly. The refectory proceedings were under the special supervision of Ashley


    Lodge, and Bro. Blackett and a willing band of helpers turned on a sumptuous supper for which all present


    expressed their thanks and appreciation. Entertainment was provided by W. Bros. E. D. R. Smith, Charles


    Smith, L. Campbell and P. Skinner, and W. Bro. Ewart Wright presided at the organ and piano. Each item


    was a "star turn" and the only regret was that time prevented us having a lot more of such superb music and


    elocution.


    R.W. Bro. E. C. Smith, Deputy G.M. of New Zealand, accompanied by V.W. Bro. Allan Fisher and W. Bros.


    Charles Jones. S. Glue and Fuldseth received a very enthusiastic reception as representatives of Grand


    Lodge, and R.W. Bro. Smith expressed his pleasure at having attended such a wonderful meeting and


    meeting so many brethren and "Smiths."




    R.W. Bro. Cliff S. Thompson, Prov.G.M. of Canterbury, accompanied by W. Bros. A. C. Bretherton, H.


    Gamble. A. Shankland, Theo. Seward, A. S. Drayton and Chas. Forbes, represented Prov. Grand Lodge, and


    they got a great welcome. R.W. Bro. Thompson gave a very interesting address and mentioned how pleased


    he was to meet all the Northern brethren at such an excellent meeting.


    Methven and Ahurewa represented the Mid-Canterbury Group, and Christchurch, Avon and New Brighton


    the Christchurch Group.


    It was noted and proved that our Group Reunion is getting bigger and better each year; the brethren get to-


    gether and the city is also waking up to its great importance, and their help is very greatly appreciated, and


    next year will probably see all the city Masters in attendance.


    The Lodges in the Group were all present, except Kaikoura, and they are too far away under the


    circumstances.


    We appreciated the kindly remarks from R.W. Bro. Rudd, Prov.G.M. of Marlborough and Nelson, on behalf


    of his Territory, and we are all looking forward to the great Reunion when North Canterbury joins up with


    Marlborough and Nelson and our Group Secretary and publicity agent will keep this matter in view and


    await the opportunity


    We regret to report that W. Bro. J. Palmer, Deputy Master of Ashley Lodge, is in Lewisham Hospital. He is


    getting on all right.


    W. Bro. H. Winter, Master of Acacia, has had a stroke and is in the Waikari Hospital, and although he is a


    very sick man hopes are entertained that he will recover to get about again.


    Mrs. Harry Inch and Mrs. B. Coe, both great workers for Acacia, who have been on the sick list, are getting


    better from their recent illnesses.


    Amuri Lodge has six candidates and prospects of some more.


    Special nights in September will be staged at Acacia and Amuri, when visitors and sister Lodges are invited


    to be present.


    Cheviot and Kaikoura will be down for the Acacia and Amuri Installations in October.


    W. Bro. R. Harris, of Amberley Lodge, is getting about again after his recent operation.


    Amberley Lodge has a couple of candidates after a long spell of waiting.


    Southern Cross, Ashley, Tawera and Wairaki are all busy and welcome visitors. Please get in touch with


    energetic Secretaries Bros. Wilson, Blackett. Inwood and Forbes, who will give directions regarding Lodge


    matters and district scenery and where the "big fish and game are."


    The Mid-Canterbury Group had a good meeting.


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    CRAFT INSTALLATIONS.


    Civic. No. 157.—The Installation meeting was held on 3rd August in the Masonic Hall, Christchurch, when


    Bro. George Herbert Battersly was initiated into the Chair of King Solomon. The Board of Installed Masters


    was opened by R.W. Bro. C. S. Thompson, Prov.G.M.. The following brethren assisted: R.W. Bros. A. B.


    Christensen, P.Prov.G.M., J. N. Du Feu, P.D.G.M., V.W. Bro. A. T. C. Sellars, P.Pres.B. of B., W. Bros. J. C.


    Forsyth, P.Pres.Prov. B. of G.P., Turner Smith. Master Robert Burns Lodge, No. 139, J. H. Blair, Master


    Ionic Lodge, No. 212, and W. C. Carr, Master Lodge Riccarton, No. 276, A. C. Bretherton. Prov.G.Reg., R.


    L. Reid, P.Pres.Prov.B. of B. There were twenty-three P.Ms. of Civic Lodge present.


    Otari, No. 190.—The Installation ceremony was held in Lodge Otari. No. 190, on Tuesday, 13th July, when


    Bro. Emens, S.W., was installed in the Chair of K.S. The Master-elect was obligated by the outgoing Master,


    W. Bro. S. McAuley, and the actual ceremony and Board work were conducted by R.W. Bro. J. H. Jerram,


    P.Prov. G.M., assisted by the P.M.'s of the Lodge. There was an excellent muster of brethren, many coming


    from considerable distances, for W. Bro. Emens is well known, not only Masonically, but by reason of his


    being a member of the P. and T. Department and also a returned soldier of the last war. City and suburban


    Lodges were well represented by their W. Masters, whilst Grand Lodge was represented by M.W. Bro. G.


    Russell, P.G.M., R.W. Bro. S. M. Stone, Prov.G.M.. and R.W. Bro. J. H. Jerram, P.Prov.G.M., accompanied


    by other G.L. officers.


    At the conclusion of the ceremony a happy hour was spent in the refectory. In this the services of W. Bro.


    McAuley, P.M. during the past year, were remembered, for, in spite of being on service as a non-


    commissioned officer in the Military Forces at Trentham, yet he has presided at every meeting of the Lodge


    during the year, and most of the practices, in addition to visiting many city and suburban Lodges officially.




    This was accomplished by frequently sacrificing his leave privileges and possibly to other means known only


    to "old soldiers." It was indeed a creditable record, for the handicaps were many and often unexpected.


    W. Bro. Emens starts his year with a good team of officers and the hearty good wishes of all the brethren.


    Victoria, No. 147.—Bro. Christian C. Lange, S.W., was installed Master at the regular meeting, held on 10th


    August. R.W. Bro. A. Noble, Prov.G.M., and Grand Lodge officers were present. The ceremony was in the


    capable hands of R.W. Bro. A. Derbie. P.Prov.G.M., ably assisted by W. Bro. Wm. Kelman, P.A.G.D.C. The


    addresses were delivered by R.W. Bro. J. Manson, P.Prov.G.M., the Installing Officer, and R.W. Bros. P.


    Fraser and M. J. Broken-shire. W. Bros. G. G. Webb, T. A. Clark, C. J. McEachran, R. A. Lelley, W. G. Tait,


    P.G.S., all P.Ms. of Vic. 147, assisted. A very enjoyable banquet followed in the refectory.


    Waihopai, No, 189.—Our Installation was held on July 19th, when Bro. G. F. Hoffman was installed Master


    by R.W. Bro. A. Noble, Prov.G.M., ably assisted by W. Bro. M. Turnbull, A.G.D.C., and Grand Lodge


    officers. There was present a splendid attendance. Addresses were delivered by R.W. Bro. Noble, R.W. Bro.


    A. Derbie, P.Prov. G.M., R.W. Bro. J. Manson, P.Prov.G.M., and R.W. Bro. W. F. Irvine, P.G.W. W. Bros. W.


    Kelman, W. J. Watson, P.A.G.D.Cs., E. Jackson, P.G.D., G. J. Reed, P.A.G.D.C., and H. E. Moore, P.G.S.,


    assisted. The usual banquet was held in the refectory.


    Edendale, 289.—There was a splendid attendance of members and visitors at the annual Installation of


    Master and investiture of officers, held on July 24th. Grand Lodge was represented by R.W. Bro. A. Noble,


    Prov.G.M., supported by a strong following of Grand officers. The ceremony of installing Bro. R. P.


    Campbell was conducted by R.W. Bro. Noble and his Asst.G.D.C., W. Bro. M. Turnbull. The addresses were


    given by the Inst.O., R.W. Bro A Derbie, P.Prov.G.M., R. W. Bro. Sydney C. K. Smith, P.G.W., and R.W.


    Bro. Jas. Manson, P.Prov.G.M. V.W. Bro. J. D. Campbell, P.G.D.C., W. Bros. W. Kelman, P.A.G.D.C., P.


    Bayne, P.G.D., J. A. Custen, P.A.G.D.C., and Jas. Stobo, G.Std.B., were present and assisted. The usual


    banquet was held in the Public Hall after the ceremony.