To Whom The Distressed May Prefer Their Suit
The Craft organises very largely its own benevolence, and every member of every lodge has ample
opportunity of making his contribution to work which exemplifies the distinguishing characteristic of every
Freemason. It is not, however, only in fields sponsored by the Craft as an organisation that Charity may find
its outlet.
It may be that we are progressing, slowly and painfully, towards the perfect society. Certainly in New
Zealand much distress finds alleviation that would find less in other countries. Taxation provides the welfare
state with its Social Security benefits, which help to keep the wolf from the door of many helpless people. In
times of inflation some of the benefits become insufficient; the retired man finds that the money he has put
into his employers' scheme has purchased a benefit far less valuable that he had expected it to buy when he
signed his undertaking, but extreme want is largely kept at bay.
There are gaps in the picture, and it happens that elderly people, in receipt of all the appropriate benefits for
which they have dutifully paid their taxes, are fairly close to the bread line. Rent can eat up so much of the
cash payment that there is little over for food and clothing, and Meals on Wheels organisations are necessary
not only to provide against physical infirmity but to prevent people from having to live on bread and butter
and tea. The course of nature or of war, which the individual has not been able to deflect, has robbed children
of the parents who have brought them into the world, and so has provided room for such organisations as
Heritage and Birthright. From other countries comes the cry of distress, and the Freemason may supply funds
for the relief of famine or of leprosy. Alcoholism is recognised to-day as frequently more in the nature of
disease or allergy than of a manifestation of inherent vice, and society, with reclaimed alcoholics to the fore,
provides opportunities for reeducation and rehabilitation.
There are many avenues for helping other people, for exercising the Distinguishing Characteristic. Every
week there is a street day or an appeal through the mail: there are more opportunities than most of us can
except; and this means that there are a great many needs. The state to some extent recognises the difficulties
of welfare work, and to a small degree exempts voluntary contributions from the burden of income tax,
Nevertheless we do not yet live in the best of all possible worlds, and the best that the citizen can do falls far
short of the needs of the community. The citizen who can honestly say that in the course of his usual week he
can see no need for social help is moving in a very restricted area, and knows little of his own community or
how it operates.
There is a lesson here for the Freemason, and it is that while the Craft's own activities provide a first avenue
for his benevolence, there are many others, and all of them, if he pursues them, strengthen him as a
Freemason. It is not only what we do inside the Craft that strengthens us as Craftsmen: it is the Craft working
through us outside
In society. The Craftsman gives to good causes because they appeal to him and because he has the large and
kindly Masonic attitude to them. He tries to comport himself so that he is a good Freemason, and if he does
so the world will soon know that Freemasons generally are good citizens, whose hearts are expanded by
benevolence. It is not so that society may come to this conclusion that we practice benevolence; but if we do
practice it this in time is the inevitable result.
So there are two avenues open for us: benevolence within the Craft, our own benevolent funds, Masonic
villages, and the like; and from a Masonic point of view these should have the first claim; and benevolence
outside the Craft, which operates to the benefit of the whole community through the relief of distress of
many kinds and in many places. This we attend to through non-Masonic channels, but perhaps we do it more
freely and more extensively because we belong to an organisation which teaches us to look towards the
distress of our fellow-citizens.
To attend to other people's wants takes one's mind off one's own troubles: to seek the solace of one's own
distress in making other people happier is one the lessons which the Craft teaches us can be valuable. It is a
simple copybook maxim, as so many other precepts are, until one actually experiences its truth and knows
what an extraordinary power looking after other people may have in making one's own life happier.
The Freemason who is possessed of this attribute in its most ample sense may justly be deemed to have
attained the summit of his profession. It is not a goal that most of us will attain, but its one we can all work
towards.
KEEP THIS IN MIND
Friendliness and brotherliness should be stressed to the Limit in Masonry. The practice of these relationships
generate more power in fraternal life than about all the other things combined. In fact, without a feeling of
close kinship among Masons, little may be expected from the other phases. Every Mason is truly a brother to
every other Mason, and it is well to keep this thought in mind.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS-"CRAFTSMAN"
Journals bearing the following addresses have been returned to this office marked "Gone, no Address".
Should any Lodge Secretary or Brother know the present address of any of these Brethren, we would be
pleased to receive their advices.
G. A. Beveridge, 2 Brown St., Kawerau.
Bro. D. S. Black, late of Park Rd., Auckland,
L. G. R. Edgar, Ealing, No. 5. R.D. Ashburton.
T. W. Finnie, Box 2156, Christchurch.
R. M. Hale. P.O. Box 195, Tokoroa.
Francis Hamilton, Contractor, Okaihau.
A. O. Lloyd, Wairoa Rd., Tauranga.
H. A. Lowe, 36 Bridge St., Kilbirnie. E.3.
R. McGregor, 195 Hurstmere Rd., Takapuna.
V. H. Morris, Arbuckle Rd.. Hastings.
L. G. Speight, 22 Emerson St., St. Heliers Bay, Auckland.
F. A. Whale, 39 Golf Rd., Paraparaumu.
G. P. L. Bretherton, 4 Kahn Rd., Christchurh.4.
D. J. Cannell, R.D. 7, Te Puke.
Jas Stobo, 20 Wellington St., Invercargill.
P. H. Tomlins, 134 Mungavin Ave., Porirua.
F. A. Whale, 29 Golf Rd., Paraparaumu Beach.
A/c Alpha Lodge, No. 81
A E. Badham, 167 Mt. Wellington.
Highway, Panmure, Auckland.
GETTING STARTED IN LIFE
One of the great things in life is to get started. The shores are lined with craft of all sizes which seem unable
to get themselves launched; they are eager for the water, but they fail to reach it. A host of people are in this
position; they are bewailing the fact that they are not at work and are going about in every direction seeking
for openings, but they find nothing to their mind.
Now, while it is true that there is nothing more difficult in many cases, than to get a start in life, it very often
happens the inherent difficulty of the undertaking is immensely increased by the lack of practical sense on
the part of the one who is making the endeavour. Gaspar Becena, in Long-fellow's poem, waited a tedious
time for the wood, fit to receive the image which he meant to carve when the proper material came to hand.
Despairing at last of securing what he was waiting for he picked up the nearest thing—a piece of burnt
wood—and carved his image out of that, It was a wise decision, but it would have been wiser if it had been
reached earlier.
Too many people wait for "just the thing" they want not knowing that just the thing one wants is very hard to
get and when got often turns out to be the very thing one does not want. The true way to get a start in life is
to take the first chance of getting into the race. It may be a very inferior and unattractive chance, but it is a
chance nevertheless. It takes one out of his stationary, waiting position, gets him into the field, loosens his
limbs and puts him into training for whatever lies before him, and it often happens that these very
unpromising chances are straight roads to fame and fortune.
No man ever succeeded who refused to do
anything until he could do it on his own terms; the
man who succeeds is the man who is willing to do
the thing on any honourable terms. We must begin
as servants if we wish to end as masters. We must
take what we can get if we hope finally to get what
we want. The first opportunity is the best
opportunity if it really opens a door to life. —
The Freemason, London
Drive so that your driver's licence will expire
before you do.
Perhaps the most valuable result of all education is
the ability to make yourself do the thing you have
to do, when it ought to be done, whether you like
it or not. It is the first lesson that ought to be
learned.—Thomas H. Huxley.
INERTIA
Current comment on things Masonic indicate the existence of a degree of lassitude toward essentials in Craft
progress which is sufficient to give the thinking Mason pause. Absorption in economic matters outside the
fraternity accounts in a measure for this condition, and to a certain extent justifies it; yet the Craft cannot
afford to let down in its Work, within or without the Lodge. To do so will inevitably bring a harmful
reaction.
The situation, economic and otherwise, is really a challenge to men who are active executives within the
fraternity. They, from their advantageous position as mentors and administrators, being more familiar with
the facts and figures pertaining to it than is the lay member, are best qualified to understand the significance
of a situation and apply, or strive to apply, needed remedies.
Sometimes an eleemosynary or philanthropic organisation, with great potentialities and excellent traditions,
allows itself to become crippled or moribund by reason of departmentalism or over-organisation, thus laying
itself open to the charge of bureaucracy. This is a bad thing, for the rank and file of the men who pay the
dues that support an institution, furnishing the means to keep the machine oiled and running, are entitled not
only to intelligent but active and progressive leadership as well.
Freemasons, generally speaking, stand higher than average in intelligence. They are quick to respond to and
are appreciative of sound 'leadership: Their interest is to a very large degree stimulated or subdued by the
degree to which this factor is made apparent.
Too often non-essentials occupy the minds of Craft leaders. The impressiveness of a ceremony, however
beautiful, is of little value when but a handful are present to witness it, and to get out a full attendance it is
quite necessary that interesting, instructive and entertaining programmes be formulated. Then, when a large
attendance of the members are present, is the time to drive home facts as to the actual existing conditions, as
well as to formulate plans for action along Masonic lines looking to the advancement of Craft interests.
Freemasonry cannot afford to live on its past record, however splendid, any more than a man can spend
capital without ultimate depletion. A challenge exists in the world of Freemasonry today which is worthy of
acceptance. Opportunity lies all about. If inertia is not to be the fate of the fraternity, then positive action
must be taken even at the risk of treading upon the toes of those men whose inclinations, however well-
intentioned, tend in the direction of a bureaucracy and an attendant sterility of progressive ideas.
—The Freemason.
Napier District Masonic Trust
Napier and Taradale lodges have pioneered a Freemasons' venture that has captured the interest of practically
all Masonic districts in New Zealand.
It is the provision of 24 flats in six blocks of four to help cope with the housing needs of the district's steadily
increasing number of elderly folk in straitened circumstances.
The fiats, built on a two-acre site in Morris Spence Avenue, Napier, cost £55,000, including a Government
subsidy of £19,500.
They are administered by a Napier District Masonic Trust, representative of six Napier and two Taradale
lodges.
The flats, all double units, are available to elderly people irrespective of religious denomination or attitude
towards Freemasonry. Indeed, only one tenant in the first 12 allocated 15 months ago was a member of the
Masonic craft. All the others were lone aged women.
At a weekly rental of £1/11s. the flats are self-supporting.
The venture originated in Victoria Lodge No. 21, Napier, in the mid-1950s when members approved a
resolution "that ways and means of providing benevolent objectives to assist aged people be investigated."
With the backing of all other lodges in the Napier-Taradale district a trust board was formed and
incorporated with the initial objective of building 12 flats.
The demand for these was so great that the trust board went into ways and means of building another 12—a
venture that was accelerated by a generous bequest in the will of a Napier Freemason. Financing of these has
also been facilitated by a loan of £7000 recently approved by the Minister of Health.
Because the- Napier district has about 50 per cent more elderly people than the national average, the trust
board faced a tough poser in allocating the flats to the most deserving cases. After allocation the board was
left with—and still has— a waiting list comprising more than 130 applicants, most of who circumstances
warrant urgent consideration.
This has spurred the trust board into extending its project, and Health Department approval is now being
sought for the erection of seven or eight flats in the Taradale-Greenmeadows area.
Several Masonic districts in New Zealand have already followed the example of Napier and Taradale.
Hastings lodges recently established a trust board which is planning to build eight fiats on a half-acre site
already purchased.
Wellington Freemasons are building 28 flats almost identical in design with the Napier ones. Similar projects
are either under way or are in the planning stage in Northland, Nelson, Christchurch and Dunedin.
The Grand Lodge of New Zealand is building four flats in Rotorua as a pilot scheme, to be under local lodge
rather than trust board administration.
Provision of flats for the aged needy is only one avenue for the practice of Masonic benevolence and charity.
But it is one of the very few to be publicised.
From funds provided by individual lodges, the Grand Lodge of New Zealand spends thousands of pounds
annually on alleviation of hardship and distress. It also maintains homes for the aged and infirm, orphanages
for children from broken homes, gives .assistance to needy persons by annuities or gifts, and bursaries in
deserving cases to assist young people in secondary schools or at university.
Provision of flats for the aged needy along the lines of the Napier-pioneered project is yet another way in
which the country's Freemasons will endeavour to live up to two of their greatest tenet—benevolence and
charity.
MASONIC FACTS THAT EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW
From information submitted by Grand Secretaries in response to a recent questionnaire, the Masonic Service
Association furnished this brief summary of Grand Lodge benevolences. A breakdown of the figures for
each Grand Lodge would make a lengthy document. The approximate totals, however, are a significant
comment of Freemasonry's great purpose "to help, aid, and assist."
34 Grand Lodges directly or indirectly (though Foundations) support a total of 47 Homes, Hospitals, and
Orphanages, whose operating costs in 1963-64 totalled $21,000,000
A number of Homes of Hospitals erected new buildings or undertook construction costing 4,860,000
U.S. Grand Lodges report other expenditures (1963-1964) for relief, benevolent grants, and other charitable
services to the extent of 1,150,000
28 Grand Lodges in 1964 contributed to the Hospital Visitation Program of the Masonic Service Association
170,000
While these figures err materially in representing the complete Grand Lodge expenditures for charity and re-
lief, they err on the "down side." Yet the total expended in 1964 Grand Lodges of the United States is no less
than the impressive sum of 27,180,000
Another area of Masonic benevolence, the full extent of which it is impossible to determine, is the "help, aid,
and assistance" furnished to the aged and the needy by local lodges and individual Masons. Fifteen Grand
Lodges (1964) reported that constituent lodges had contributed to needy brethren, their families, or neighbors
the sum of 340,000
Even this brief analysis of Masonic charity shows that "Blue Lodge Masonry" in the United States spends
annually for the relief and assistance of those in need or distress a sum well in excess of
TWENTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS!
Further studies would reveal that the annual charitable expenditures by collateral Masonic bodies, The
Shriners' Hospitals for Crippled Children, the Knight Templar Eye Foundation, the Scottish Rite projects in
education and research are also impressive in their magnitude and in their effect on ameliorating public
health and Welfare. —The Masonic Service Association
INTEGRITY
There are words which stand out like mountains undisturbed by the winds of fate or time. Such a word is
integrity. It defies double talk and is the cornerstone of democracy. The Mason knows well that integrity
must be placed above life itself when such a choice comes through his determination to hold fast to his
ideals. To hold on to our integrity may cost us substantially in popularity and the wares of the world, but to
relinquish it is a spiritual disaster.
We speak of Freedom of Thought, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Press, but Thought and Speech must be
the products of Personal Integrity.
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The Grand Secretary
Grand Lodge of New Zealand Wellington
Dear Sir & Bro.
Before sailing from New Zealand for the last time on September 7th to retirement in Surrey I should like to
express to M.W. The Grand Master my gratitude to New Zealand Freemasonry, which first accepted me as a
Brother in Island Bay Lodge at the Christmas meeting 1947 where I was welcomed as a Seafaring Brother
who felt that his time in his home country should be entirely devoted to his wife and family.
Since that time I have visited 64 Lodges in this country, many of them on several occasions, from
Kororareka in the North to Fortitude in the South and am known to many Brethren. I am deeply grateful to
them all for their warm welcome and for all they have taught me of our great craft,
I have also visited 33 Lodges around Australia, and a few in the United Kingdom when on long leaves.
I shall now be joining a Surrey Lodge to continue my Masonic activities and perhaps take Office which has
not been possible whilst at sea.
Perhaps this letter can be published in the "Craftsman" and, in anticipation, I wish farewell to all Masonic
friends, particularly those whose Lodges, and often homes, I have visited.
Yours sincerely and fraternally
Denis H. Chadwick
(Captain. "Rangitane")
Interest
We have been asked: How can lodge meetings be made more interesting and helpful? Our answer would be:
By going to the lodge meetings regularly, brother, and doing something interesting and worthwhile, so that
others may catch the contagion and do likewise. —Masonic Tribune.
Deacons and Their Duties
By W. Bro. Herbert F. Inman
It would be difficult in these days for even the most imaginative Brother to conceive a mental picture' of our
Craft ceremonies being carried out without the assistance of those Brethren who are distinguished by the
familiar emblem of a Dove bearing an Olive Branch, the symbol of peace and knowledge, Yet the general
adoption of the office of Deacon, as it is known today, is of fairly modern origin in private Lodges working
under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of England. In the early Scottish and Irish Lodges, Deacons were
important officials and in the ancient records of a few private English Lodges references to Deacons are to be
found as far back as the early part of the 18th century: but these useful Officers were not commonly known
in English Lodges working under the Regular Grand Lodge until some eighty years later. It was on
December 13th. 1809. that the Brethren of the Lodge of Promulgation resolved that:—
"Deacons, being proved on due investigation to be not only ancient, but useful and necessary Officers, be
recommended."
The fact that prior to that time, Deacons had not been considered necessary Officers in the majority of
English Lodges, suggests that the respective ceremonies of Making, Passing and Raising a Mason must have
been of a simple order, with very little work of a ceremonial nature.
The Deacon's jewel. as we know it today, is the Dove bearing a Branch of Olive, but it is interesting to
remember that the emblem was originally the Greek God Hermes, the Herald and Messenger of the Gods,
represented with winged cap and ankles, bearing the Caduceus adorned with wings to symbolise speed, and
entwined with a pair of serpents representing wisdom and health.
It seems that the figure of Hermes, or Mercury, as the emblem of the Deacons, is far more interesting — and
far more accurate in its symbolism — than is the Dove. Our Deacons are admittedly Messengers, but they
are also conductors. The dove was the messenger of peace and hope, but certainly not a conductor. Hermes,
on the other hand, was not only the Herald and Messenger of the gods, he was also a Conductor. He is, of
course, the counterpart of the Roman Mercury, and in Greek mythology we find that he was the Conductor
of the souls of the dead to the Greek god Hades, otherwise known as Pluto.
Important Duties
It has been mentioned that in the past there were no Deacons in the Lodges working under the Regular Grand
Lodge. In these modern times, as is well known, the duties of the Deacon are of the utmost importance.
Indeed, if any one office in the Lodge may be said to be greater than any other, it is surely that of the
Deacon. Even though the work of the Master may be imperfect, smart and correct work by the Deacons will
do much towards removing an unfavourable impression of the proceedings as a whole. On the contrary, it is
equally true that, however impressive and excellent may be the work of the Master, the whole effect of the
ceremony will inevitably be ruined should the Deacons perform their duties in a slipshod, hesitating manner.
Every Deacon, Senior or Junior, must have a thorough knowledge of the Ritual if he is to be efficient and
reliable in the discharge of his important duties. The Deacon who is happily conversant with the Ritual will
know what to do, how to do it, and when to do it, and any awkward hiatus in the proceedings will thus be
avoided.
First impressions in Masonry, as in other spheres of life, are often indelible. Gentle firmness, combined with
complete self-control and proper knowledge, on the part of the Junior Deacon, may do much towards
producing in the Candidate's mind a love for the Craft which may never fade with the passing of the years.
Much may be done by the tactful Junior Deacon to help a ‘Candidate. It is an excellent plan to have a brief
friendly chat with the candidate before the Ceremony, when the ice may be broken and a few friendly hints
conveyed, without, of course, revealing anything that should remain hidden. The Junior Deacon can tactfully
explain that the ceremony about to take place is one of a serious and solemn nature.
The Initiate's Companion
Another point which the Junior Deacon might bear in mind is that the candidate is sometimes rather
overlooked during the period immediately prior to the commencement of dinner. This should not happen; the
candidate's proposer should be looking after him, but it does happen at times. The Junior Deacon should be
on the watch for anything of the sort, and if neither the Director of Ceremonies not any other Brother attends
to the matter, he should make himself the Initiate's companion during the interval and see that he is escorted
to the dining room and shown his seat before the Master is announced.
For obvious reasons detailed instructions for Brother Deacons cannot be set out here; the younger Brethren
may be urged to remember that there is one place, and one place only, where they can acquire the requisite
knowledge to fit them for the proper discharge of their obligations. That place, needless to say, is within a
properly constituted Lodge of Instruction presided over by a competent and trustworthy Preceptor.
Make yourselves thoroughly efficient Deacons, my Brethren, and there is no doubt that you will prove
yourselves good Masters.
—The Masonic Record.
What About The Masters Wife
By Judy Goldwyn (wife of WøRonald M. Goldwyn,
Stepping Stone 1141)
There are several ways of approaching the status of "Master's Wife" — I've seen them from all angles and
I've come to my own conclusions about which is the best. How do you feel about it?
There is, first of all, the wife who doesn't really understand what Masonry is all about, and her husband
hasn't-done much to remedy this because she doesn't seem to care much. She knows that he goes out a lot,
and there are some secrets which he won't divulge to her, but what does she care? Now and then she will go
to a dinner or some sort of affair with him, but she usually tells him to go alone; she doesn't know anyone
who will be there, so she wouldn't have fun. During his year as Master, her husband is constantly busy with
Masonic work doing some things that she assumes must be secret, so she joins a bridge group on Monday
nights. a bowling league on Tuesday, a sewing circle on Wednesday and a class in "Swimming for Exercise
and Enjoyment" on Thursday, and she keeps busy, too. She's not unhappy and neither is he, but they're both
missing a lot.
Then there is the wife who didn't really like the idea of her husband joining a "secret club" in the first place
(she is fortunately the rarest breed, but she exists here and there). When the men from the Lodge came to'
interview him, she was mildly sarcastic to them . . . making fun of the fact that there was secret ritual work
which was the only thing she knew about Masonry at the time, and she hasn't learned much since. She has
resented the time that he has spent with the Masons from the beginning, and he resents her attitude. She goes
to affairs with him and when people politely ask how she is, she replies with "Okay, I guess." She is more
than just a little cool with the other wives, and she refuses all social invitations by them without even
mentioning it to her husband. Both she and her husband are discontented about the whole thing, and neither
of them has thought to discuss it sensibly with the other.
Lastly, there is the wife who is truly proud that her husband is Master of his Lodge. Naturally she doesn't like
the fact that he is out a lot (there aren't many true martyrs in this world) but she tries to find projects to keep
her busy when he is out, and she also tries to stay awake so that he can tell her who he saw and what they
had to say when he gets home. She knows what she is allowed to know about Masonry, and, because her
husband is happy to discuss it with her, she is able to support the work that "her" Lodge is doing in their
community and state. She attends all affairs and social functions, and enjoys the people because she is'
friendly and so are they. She occasionally makes an effort at arranging a social evening for the officers and
their wives, or the other Masters in the District and their wives. Her husband is happy about it, and he treats
her with special -warmth. She gives him her opinion about his meeting notice or his latest speech when he
asks her advice, and he is smart enough to know that she wants him to ask.
My husband and I (and most of the Masons couples that we've met) get a lot out of Masonry together!
—The Empire State Mason.
ORATION delivered by V.W. Bro. J. W. S. Ross, G. Lee. at the Constitution, Dedication and
Installation Ceremonies of LODGE MANAWAROA No. 438 at the Masonic Hall, 170 Fitzherhert
Avenue, Palmerston North, on Saturday, 6th August, 1966.
M.W. Grand Master, M.W. Brethren, R.W. brethren, V.W. Brethren War. Brethren, and Brethren all:—
The city of Palmerston North, situated in the heart of the Manawatu District, is known throughout New
Zealand as a place of great progress and initiative. Much has been accomplished over recent years, and the
city has made great strides in the way of progress. Numerous large buildings have been erected. Many new
businesses are now established. Vast numbers of new homes have been built, proving that the population is
steadily increasing.
That the less worldly, and more spiritual and aesthetic aspect of things has not been overlooked is proved by
the many church buildings which have been constructed, together with other educational and cultural
facilities which have also been promoted. These, along with beautification of public gardens and parks, show
that the thoughts of citizens are by no means centred solely on the mundane, and material things of everyday
life, that their breadth of vision is wide, and their confidence is founded on the prospect of a bright and
prosperous future.
In the midst of this scene of advancement the brethren of our Masonic fraternity have played their full part,
and they have willingly shared those burdens placed on the shoulders of citizens in every progressive city.
But in addition they have in numerous ways provided evidence of being fully alive to the necessity of
keeping our own beloved Craft in the very forefront of that same onward march towards the twin goals of
achievement and success.
The Constitution and Dedication of this new Lodge, just now brought into being, which we have witnessed
this evening is the latest proof of the strong fires of earnest endeavor, burning brightly within the hearts of all
our Masonic Brethren in Palmerston North. It proves their determination that Freemasonry shall not lag
behind, but shall likewise take equal and purposeful steps along the pathway of development. You have,
doubtless, all read the meaning of the word 'Manawaroa', set out so succintly in this evening's printed
programme, and you will have noted it refers to that splendid quality known to us as "stoutheartedness".
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But the full significance of this lovely word may be comprehended only when one grasps the numerous other
shades of meaning which it owns. It is a compound word, consisting of Manawa and Roa. Manawa at certain
times has many meanings—the inside—the heart—a spring of water from the heart of the earth, (as in He
pupa manawa) patience— mind—spirit—undaunted—considerate (as in Manawa popore)—encouragement,
and many others. Roa, likewise, has attacked to it several applications including endurance— continuance—
and constancy, but in all of these we perceive that combination of the two words gives us Manawaroa, a
single word of great meaning, This word is therefore rich in the many thoughts it conveys, but all are of a
deep import; and above all they stress that quality of courageous endeavour, which like a spring of water
welling forth from out the very bosom of our earth, can come only from the inmost depths of our noblest
human natures.
The decision to form a new lodge in Palmerston North is proof that our brethren in this city realise to the full
that there can be no standing still, that as towns and populations grow so must our Craft, unless it is to sink
slowly into obscurity and neglect. They are to be congratulated on the choice of such a name, a name which
will be one more link in the chain of association binding Maori and Pakeha ever more closely together.
There may be those who wonder at the choice of a Maori name for this lodge, but reflection will quickly
show there is much to be said in its favour, and which makes it in every way appropriate.
Indeed we who are Pakeha New Zealanders have erred grievously, inasmuch as we have for long overlooked
all those things which a study of Maori culture so freely and rewardingly offers. And yet this culture is
indeed a part of our own inheritance, and an inheritance of which we may feel proud. It is ours. It is, or
should be, part of ourselves, but it is a part which in our apathy and ignorance we have in the past largely
overlooked and disregarded, if not completely ignored.
Our forefathers came to this land and made it their own. They were freely accepted by our Maori brothers.
Both races, by solemn treaty became One people, owing allegiance to one sovereign, and both pledged to
maintain those rights and fulfill those responsibilities which belong to free men the whole world over. The
Maori fulfilled his part of the bargain. The Pakeha did not, and by his greed, his selfishness, his introduction
of firearms, his ignorance, and above all by his lack of understanding, brought about those long and bitter
wars which raged for many years during last century. But the Maori proved a worthy foe, and nowhere in the
world have British arms ever met a more dauntless, skilful or more chivalrous enemy.
Peace came at last, and the sounds of battle have long been stilled. It is perhaps better that we should now
forget those long years of enmity and strife. But let us never forget that now we are all as one. Both races
have mingled and there Is but one race now. We are all New Zealanders, all are alike, heirs both of that
European culture brought by our forefathers to New Zealand from Britain, and of that Maori culture which
they found in these islands on arrival. For here they found a very definite and highly developed culture. Time
will not permit of enlargement on this theme, but we should realise that even to-day there is much the Pakeha
could with advantage copy from his Maori brother.
He can, of a truth, teach us much on the meaning of true sociability and fraternity, and we as Freemasons
might gain much improvement from a close study of such a subject.
It requires but a brief survey of New Zealand history to bring home to us a realisation that the Maori has
always been our equal. He has been just as brave, just as resolute, just as strong, just as honourable and wise,
just a kind and magnanimous as ever any of us has been. Let us not forget these virtues. It is our duty to
remember, and as Freemasons we should bear these things always in mind.
Should we not count within the ranks of the Craft a far greater number of Maori brethren? There are few
indeed.
It is surprising that although many lodges have adopted Maori names, and lay great stress on these, few have
taken the trouble to exhibit in their lodge buildings anything in the way of Maori art or craftsmanship.
Brethren I have emphasised the background of Maori Association on which Manawaroa is based. It is only
right that I should do so. This District of Manawatu is rich indeed in Maori history, a history closely
intertwined with the histories of Wanganui, Waitotara, Rangitikei, Ohakune and other districts, all of which
are included in our Masonic Ruapehu District.
May this lodge be truly stouthearted indeed. We live in times of rapid change. May Manawaroa ever be able
to keep abreast of such change, and while always mindful of the principles governing our Craft, may it look
to the future with confidence and hope. From the very high calibre of the Wor. Brother selected as its first
Worshipful Master, together with all those esteemed brethren who are foundation members, we can entertain
no doubt that this will be so.
Freemasonry should not be static. Progress must be made. The changing conditions of these days present a
challenge to us all. Let us then meet that challenge, adapting ourselves,to modern pressures, so that we shall
not weaken, but rather gather strength. This we CAN do, and this, I am sure, lodge Manawaroa WILL do.
Brethren I am certain that each one of us who is present here to-night, in all sincerity, wishes lodge
Manawaroa well. May it prosper. May its brethren ever exhibit the fruitful results of an active practice of the
principles of our Craft, and may they enjoy years of happiness and fraternity within its walls.
In concluding my remarks I feel sure you will all join wholeheartedly with me in beseeching the Great
Architect of Universe to pour down upon the Master and Brethren of Lodge Manawaroa, that blessing found
within the pages of the Volume of the Sacred Law, and which is so well known to us all:
Ma Ihowa koe e manaaki, mane koe e tiaki.
Ma Ihowa e mea kia Marama tone mate ki a koe,
mane ano hoki koe e atawhai
Ma Ihowa e mea kia tone meta ki a koe,
mane ano a tuku te rangimarie ki a koe.
A ma te Atua kaha rawa koe e manaaki,
mane hoki koe e mea kia hua, kia nui,
kia me i nga ano hei huihuinga iwi.
The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make his face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you.
The Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.
And God Almighty bless you, and make you fruitful,
and multiply you, that you may become a multitude of people.
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PEACE — PROFIT AND PLEASURE
The August Meeting of Auckland's Lodge of Peace was unusually interesting and enjoyable. It was the last
night in the Chair, before the Installation Meeting, of the Master W. Bro. John W. Proudfoot, and it was a
striking tribute to the esteem of his colleagues of the Auckland District that the large number of visitors
represented no less than 29 Lodges— plus a Deputation of one, a Past Master of his Mother Lodge, Brooklyn
No. 132 of Wellington.
As usual once a year the Second Degree was worked and splendidly worked, by a team of several founders
of the Lodge in 1946, and Past masters: in the Chair, W. Bro. H. M. McElroy, the first Secretary of the
Lodge, and a Past Master.
IN THE REFECTORY: The Toast of "The Founders" was proposed in happy terms by Bra. Rodney Vialoux,
Senior Deacon and a accomplished speaker and responded to by his father, R.W. Bro. H. R. A. Vialoux.
P.D.G.M., the prime mover in the foundation of the Lodge twenty years ago: he spoke with special pleasure
of the satisfaction of the Founders that in its comparatively short life the Lodge of Peace had provided a
number of Officers of Grand Lodge who had given outstanding service to the Craft in General including a
Provincial Grand Master, an Assistant Provincial Grand Master, four Grand Lecturers and a Senior Grand
Deacon.
The Toast of the Master was proposed by his Successor-designate the Senior Wardon Bro. Howard Wyatt,
who first reminding the Brethren that W. Bro. Proudfoot was the officer in charge of the Auckland Area for
the N.Z. Broadcasting Corporation, addressed them as follows:—
"Brethren, our Master W. Bro. Proudfoot has broadcast his last programme as the announcer and
loudspeaker for the Lodge of Peace, Station No. 322.
He has conducted his sessions on time, regularly transmitted to us the Masonic news, kept an eye on the
Craft weather, subdued the volume of the younger members, maintained the tone of the Lodge and prevented
the live wires from shocking the Past Masters.
His handling of the microphone has been firstclass; he has never sounded taped, recorded or canned; his per-
formance at Installation Meetings has been professional—his speeches have never caused anyone to blow a
fuse but have often brought spontaneous applause.
But it now appears that a Pirate on the horizon may displace our Master from his kilscycle but we may
whole-heartedly assure him that he will be required in the future for repeat performances."
W. Bro. Proodfoot's reply, as might have been expected, was polished and witty: "as for Bro. Wyatt", he
said, "he can blow his own trumpet". (Bro. Wyatt is an accomplished cornestist). W.H.V.T.
STAINED GLASS
The great Rose Window in the Southern wall of the New Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Parnell, Auckland,
has just been installed. It was the gift of the Freemasons of Auckland and is truly magnificent.
We hope to publish a description of it in a subsequent issue. W.H.V.T.
NELSON-MARLBOROUGH NOTES
An excellent attendance of 26 Grand Lodge Officers supported R.W. Bro. J. D. Baird, Prov. G.M. at the
Installation of Bro. Keith Alex Wilson as Worshipful Master of The Marlborough Lodge of Unanimity No.
106, on Tuesday, 9th August. A special welcome was extended to M.W. Bro. W. J. Girling, P.G.M. the
oldest P.M. of the lodge of which he has been a member for 59 years. V.W. Bro. H. V. C. Cox, P.G.D.C. was
also welcomed back after a period of illness but unfortunately his death occurred suddenly a week later.
The W.M.'s of sister lodges accompanied by officers and brethren, visitors from many parts, and a good
attendance of Unanimity brethren comfortably filled the lodge room and tended towards an enjoyable and
successful function.
The Provincial G.M. as usual gave an impressive interpretation of the Installation ceremony and was
supported by R.W. Bro. F. Mogridge, R.W. Bro. F. C. Brown, R.W. Bro. A. E. Shuttleworth and R.W. Bro.
G. Palk, P.Prov. G.M.'s with R.W. Bro. G. Mitchell, P.G.W. and V.W. Bro. Forbes P.G.D.C. in the Senior
and Junior Wardens Chairs, and V.W. Bro. F. W. Horton G. D. C.
W. Bro. H. E. Freebody, P.G.Std.Br. at the age of 86 was most inspiring in his address to the Worshipful
Master which he rendered in a manner that gained the admiration of all present.
V.W. Bro. J. P. Cottier, P.G.C. addressed the Wardens and W.Bro. R, Cox, P.O.B,B. W. Bro. J. A. Jackson
P.G.Std.Br., and V.W.' Bro. H. W. J. Waters, P.G.D.C also assisted with the ceremony.
W.M.'s of sister lodges and P.M.'s of Unanitnity presented Working Tools and took part in investing officers
of the Lodge. In investing R.W. Bro. G. Mitchell, P.G.W. as Secretary, W. Bro. T. J. Horton stated this was
the 32nd year this R. W. Bro. had been invested in this office which he considered should be an example to
others to work for the good of the Lodge as he has done.
Generous support was given to the Installation collection which amounted to the handsome sum of £36
including a donation of £10/10/-. made by a W. Bro. as the result of a special effort on his part for the fund
of benevolence.
The refectory proceedings were bright and harmonious, the ladies being specially thanked by the W.M. for
their efforts in decorating the tables and the hall.
Lodge Eckford 334 held their Installation meeting on Saturday, 3rd September, at Blenheim, when Bro. J. B.
Rodger was installed by R.W. Bro. J. D. Baird Prov. G.M. according to ancient custom.
The Prov. G.M. was accompanied by 25 G.L. Officers; and the ceremony was carried out in his usual
capable manner. A very pleasant and unusual presentation was made to W. Bro. P. A. Callahan I.P.M. by his
Father W. Bro. F. H. Callaghan P.G.S. who presented him with his PM.'s Certificate and Jewel.
On Thursday, 1st September, the Enthronement of E. and P. Bro. F. B. Montgomery took place at Blenheim
at the meeting of Marlborough Rose Croix Chapter, No. 206. Owing to the illness of ILL Bro. A. H. Cavell
33°, the enthronement was carried out by ILL Bro. F. Mogdridge 32° , in a capable and dignified manner.
M.Ill Bro. W. J. Girling conducted the third point in his usual efficient manner.
CANTERBURY
OBITUARY
RT. W. BRO. F. N. KERR, P. Dep G.M.
Canterbury suffered a severe loss in the death in his 83rd year of Rt. W. Bro, F. N. Kerr, who had been
Provincial Grand Master of Canterbury from 1947 to 1951. He was very highly respected by all who came in
contact with him. His cheerfulness and friendly attitude endeared him to the Brethren, and they always
enjoyed his addresses and remarks which were conveyed in happy vein. He did much to further the interests
of Freemasonry during his long service to the Craft.
Rt. W. Bro. Kerr, was initiated 50 years ago in Lodge Unanimity. No. 3, Lyttelton. and received his 50 years
jewel a few months ago at Lodge Unanimity, in Blenheim, where he had been residing for some time with
his son. He was very interested in music, and was Lodge organist for Lodge Unanimity and Lodge Sumner
for long periods of years.
The value of Rt. W. Bro. Kerr's services to the. Craft was recognised in 1962 by the conferring on him of the
rank of Past Deputy Grand Master.
He was also active in all branches of Freemasonry. He joined Albert Edward Chapter in 1921 and was Grand
Superintendent 1944 to 1947.
One of his outside interests was Captain of the Sumner Lifeboat to which he gave valued support.
At the Methodist Church funeral service, the Minister referred to Rt. W. Bro. Kerr as the man with the
smiling eyes. He was an inspiration to all with whom he came in contact, and he will be remembered with
love and affection.
Rt. Wor. Bro, F. J. C. Dann, P.G.W.
There was a very large attendance at the Funeral of the Late Rt. W. Bro. F. J. C. Dann who died recently at
Christchurch after a short illness.
Rt. W. Bro. Dann was very well known in Christchurch and Canterbury particularly in Masonic Circles. As
Chairman of the Committee appointed to distribute Christmas Gifts from the proceeds of the Annual Appeal
of the Richard Baldwin Empty Stocking Fund, he performed a task which was a great value. This fund has
received generous support from all the Lodges and also the United States Navy Masonic Circle and
enthusiasm of Rt. Wor. Bro. Dann contributed much of its success.
He was initiated in Crown Lodge, No, 138, in 1924 and held many offices in the Lodge until last year. He
was Treasurer for a long period. He encouraged Brethren to contribute to new furniture and furnishings in
the Lodge room and Refectory.
Rt. W. Bro. Dann was also a Foundation Member of Doric and Charles Flavell Lodges. All the Brethren and
many friends and elderly folk will miss his pleasant nature and kindly actions,
SOUTHLAND
The attendance at the installation ceremony in Victoria Lodge, No, 147, Invercargill, was the largest ever
seen in this city for many years. The Lodge room was literally packed out and the ceremonial work, in the
capable hands of W. Bro. J. J. Gee, and past masters of the lodge, was a source of great enjoyment for all
present. W. Bro. R. E. J. Brydon was the director of ceremonies and his perfect timing and faultless work
was undoubtedly responsible for his fellow P.M.'s doing their very best. The Prov. Grand Master Rt. W. Bro.
J. H. Buckingham, was supported by over two dozen officers of Grand Lodge. Apart from this number there
were 66 past masters and masters present at the Board of installed masters. When the lodge resumed, after
the Board of installed masters had closed and perambulations commenced, there were 70 master masons of
the lodge taking part. To put the finishing touches to what was an excellent ceremonial, the lodge members
staged a very happy social hour in the refectory. It will be quite some time before the installation ceremony
in Victoria Lodge, No. 147, in the year of 1966 will be forgotten.
Two days after the installation ceremony in. Invercargill, the R.W. Prov. Grand Master, together with a large
following of G.L. Officers, visited Mokoreta Lodge, No, 63; Wyndham, when Bro. Roderick George
Hoffman was installed as Master of his lodge. The attendance was very encouraging as the lodge room was
fully occupied by brethren of the lodge and a host of visitors from all over Southland. The newly installed
master is the son of the late George F. Hoffman, a past master of Waihopai Lodge No. 189. who was well
and favourably known throughout the province as a very fine freemason. With that background the newly
installed master can be looked to for excellent service to his brethren and his lodge. Being an old lodge in the
province Lodge Mokoreta has a very good past history and it is felt that the standard of work in the past will
be continued under the capable leadership of W. Bro. R. Hoffman and his band of talented pant masters and
reigning officers. Again it was another splendid evening which can be, recorded as being most satisfactory.
Another lodge of many years standing, ninety years of age, recently celebrated another birthday anniversary
by the installation of Bro. Leonard John Saxton which was conducted by the Prov. Grand Master and
Officers of the Southland Grand Lodge, within the walls of Lodge Aparima, No. 77, Riverton. This lodge has
experienced a very lean time of late months and it speaks volumes for the retiring W.M. and his officers for
holding the lodge together so completely. There was an air of optimism around the influx of many visitors
for the ceremony was most re-assuring. W. Bro. A. J. Haslemore, the I.P.M. had served two consecutive
terms as Master of his lodge and in spite of the many difficulties continued to keep his brethren interested.
The installation ceremony was well conducted and, with a very happy social hour afterwards, was considered
to have been a most successful meeting. Bros. L. & A. Fraser (father & son) rendered some very enjoyable
item which did much to liven up the refectory proceedings.
The quarterly meeting of Murihiku Princess Rose Croix Chapter, No. 36, had a very interesting meeting
quite recently when the M.W.S. J. Berragan, was able to make two very important announcements. There
was much pleasure depicted upon the countenances of the Companions when it was announced from the
Chair that of the members, Ill. Bro. A. C. Ford had been installed as Sovereign Grand Inspector General,
N.Z. South, in succession to V. Ill. Bro. J. W. Drennan who had decided to relinquish the office he had to
successfully held for a period of four years. Naturally the Companions were delighted to learn the good news
and an opportunity was later taken to congratulate V.Ill. Bro. Ford, most heartily. The second pleasurable
news was that the Chapter had unanimously decided to honour their very esteemed Ill. Bro. Master of
Ceremonies, Ill. Bro. B. J. Perkins, 31° with life membership as a token of gratitude for the wonderful
service he had rendered to Rose Croix Freemasonry, in almost every chapter in the area under the command
of S.G.I.G. Well and favourably known by many freemasons, it was the expressed desire that something
should be done to show Ill. Bro. Perkins how much he was loved by his fellow members, and although he
had received promotion to the 31st degree, it was considered that such a reward should be supported by some
other tangible expression. The honour came as a complete surprise to the recipient who was unable to return
thanks until much later in the evening. In spite of being almost overwhelmed, Ill. Bro. Perkins continued
with his work for the perfection of the candidate and the ceremonial was again faultless. There was a good
attendance of members who really enjoyed the evening in spite of the fact that it was rather on the late side
before the Chapter was closed.
For the first time in Southland the Masonic Almoners' Association paid an official visit to a lodge within its
own-borders. An official visit had been paid to an Otago lodge in Dunedin, several years ago. An
opportunity was taken to visit Taringatura Lodge, No. 100, Lumsden, at a recent meeting. There was no
degree ceremonial work arranged for the evening so it was an opportunity for the Chairman of the
Association to give a short talk on the work the almoners do for their sick brethren and dependants. Prior to
the address, the Chairman, W. Bro. M. W. Grantham, P.G.B.B. was privileged to invest Bro. R. H. Felton as
Almoner of his lodge, afterwards thanking him for the thoroughness of his work in the past. Bro. Felton was
informed that he had earned great praise for his strict attention to duty and that consistence in passing on
information about sick brethren and dependants, when tranderred to hospital, had earned for him the
gratitude of his fellow almoners. It allowed the various almoners to perform their tasks as was most desirable
and that the patients benefited thereby. This was the text also of the chairman's address to the brethren. Lack
of information denied the almoners the full opportunity to serve their sick brethren when most needed and an
appeal was made for instant action when it was known that a brother or his wife had been taken to hospital or
was ill at home. The remarks had the desired effect, at least so far as one visiting W. Master was concerned,
as before day-break next day he telephoned the Chairman, advising that one of his brethren was in hospital.
Well done Lodge Mokoreta! When the meeting concluded the brethren retired to the refectory when some
very interesting films were screened by one of the visiting almoners. It was a very happy occasion and will
be repeated from time to time if any more invitations are forthcoming.
Quite recently there passed away in Frankton, Southland, a very old member of Lodge Arrow Kilwinning, in
the person of W. Bro. Angus Smith, a freemason well and favourably known in the Lakes District. Of late
years W. Bro. Smith retired to live in Frankton and until the end was fairly active, spending quite a good deal
of his time fishing.
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QUEENSLAND —1965
Proceedings of the United Grand Lodge of Antient, Free and Accepted Masons of Queensland during the
year ended June 1965. 44th Annual Report.
Grand Master, presiding: M.W. Bro. J. Paterson
Grand Master, elected: M.W. Bro. J. A. R. Thompson Grand Secretary: R.W. Bro. V. I. Carter
Grand representative of N.Z.: R.W. Bro. V. I. Carter
Grand representative at N.Z.: R.W. Bro V. F. Howell P.Prov. G.M.
474 lodges, 37,137 members, net loss 31
An unusual action on the part of the University of Queensland was reported. The Agreement between the
Grand Lodge and the University provides for three scholarships annually: as there were four excellent
applicants the University added a further Masonic Scholarship from its own funds.
An expenditure of £A10,000 was approved for extensions to the dining room of the Freemasons' Homes, and
for renovations to bathrooms.
It was also decided to retain in the Homes mentally senile and confused patients, and to face the added costs
which will result from the provision of appropriate accommodation for them. Already a psychiatric ward
with several patients has been operating for some time. A sum of £A4000 has recently been spent on
renovations to the Hospital generally.
WEST VIRGINIA—Centennial, 1965
Proceedings of Centennial Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and
Accepted Masons of the State of West Virginia. Wheeling, West Virginia, May 8, 1965.
Grand Master: M.W. Bro. C. E. Powers
Grand Secretary: R.W. Bro. J. B. Hollingsworth
A separate volume records proceedings at the Centennial Communication of the Grand Lodge of West
Virginia, which was founded on May 10, 1865.
In preparation for the festivities a small volume entitled "A Century of Freemasonry" had been prepared. A
bronze memorial tablet was struck, and "as a contribution to the Craft throughout the Masonic world" exact
reproductions were made of the famous Record Book of the lodge at Fredericksburg, Virginia, recording the
initiation, passing and raising of George Washington as a Freemason, and were delivered for deposit in the
archives of the Grand Lodges of England, Virginia, Ohio and West Virginia, and in the libraries of the
Quatuor Coronati Lodge No. 2076 and the American Lodge of Research.
Brethren who have visited the reconstructed Fredericksburg may be interested in this extract from the
response of the Secretary of Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4 when he received for the Lodge the reproduction of
Fredericksburg Record Book:
"In 1852, when the lodge at Fredericksburg celebrated the centennial of Washington's initiation, a movement
was started to erect in Fredericksburg a national memorial, and . . . Hiram Powers, a noted sculptor who was
residing in Italy at that time, was engaged to sculpt a statue of Washington in Masonic regalia. This statue
was delivered to the City of New York and was put on display there for a number of days and then was
transported to Fredericksburg. It arrived at Fredericksburg on the last steamer to sail the Rappahannock
River prior to the Battle of Fredericksburg, and, when the Battle of Fredericksburg became imminent, it was
decided that this statue be transported to Richmond, Virginia, for safekeeping, and it was taken by waggon
over the roads to Richmond. The building in which it was stored at Fredericksburg withstood the Battle of
Fredericksburg, but the monument did not withstand the ravages of war and perished during one of the
battles in Richmond when retreating forces set fire to the warehouses in that section of the town."
INDIA-1964
The Freemason published by the Grand Lodge of the State of Israel of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.
Vol xxxi, Nos. 2-3 August, 1964 and No. 4, November 1964.
Grand Master, elected: M. W. Bro. J. Lamm
Grand Master, elected; M. W. Bro. J. Lamm.
Grand Secretary; R. W. Bro. J. Rar-Ner.
Grand representative of N.Z.: W. Bro. J. Raphael
Grand representative at N.Z.: R. W. Bro.T. Donaldson P.Prov. G.M.
51 lodges, approx 2600 members.
The August issue of this journal contains an account of the third Quarterly Communication of the Grand
Lodge held on 28th July, and the November issue an account of the Annual Communication on October
27th, and the Grand Secretary's Report.
At the Quarterly Communication M. W. Bro. Lamm reported that the Grand Master of the Grand Orient of
Italy had offered help in setting up an International Commission of regular Masonic bodies throughout the
world to encourage and aid the project of an International Temple of Peace in Jerusalem. As Israel had not
recognised the Grand Orient, the offer had to be declined. The question of recognition was already under
consideration and the matter was therefore not finally disposed of.
In his annual report the Grand Secretary noted that M. W. Bro. Lamm's Installation in 1963 had formed part
of the celebration of the completion of the first decade since the establishment of Grand Lodge and the union
of Freemasons in Israel.
A ceremonies Committee of the Grand Lodge is preparing a uniform ritual, to be based on the existent York
and Scottish rites.
A site for the Temple of Peace in Jerusalem is now available, and plans have been drawn and are being
examined.
With the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Turkey, the number of Grand Lodges with which fraternal re-
lations have been established reached 105.
TASMANIA-1964
Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Tasmania. '73rd Annual
Communication. Devonport. 29th February. 1964.
Grand Master, presiding: M. W. Bro. W. R. Barrett
Grand Master, elected: M. W. Bro. W. R. Barrett
Grand Secretary: R.W. Bro. H. A. Wilkinson.
Grand representative of N.Z.: R. W. Bro. W. H. Hill
Grand representative at N,Z.: R. W. Bro. G. F. Allen P.G.W.
74 lodges, 8.981 members, net loss, 8.
The reports of the four Inspectors of Lodges reveal a very satisfactory oversight and an apparent high
standard of lodge practice.
The Grand Master referred to the dedication of the new Temple of Lodge St. George at Beaconsfield and the
Consecration of the new Lodge Rosetta during the year.
"It is pleasing to note that the Lodges controlling the Brisbane Street Temple in Launceston have long been
conscious of its inadequacies and a committee hopes to be able very soon to suggest ways and means of
improving the accommodation and facilities."
Extensions to the Homes include a new block at Lindisfarne providing accommodation for a further 37
residents.
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