A Hap'orth of Tar
Our grandfathers or, depending upon our age, our great-grandfathers, were sometimes adjured not to "spoil
the ship for a hap'orth of tar".
The meaning was plain enough—it is silly to spend a good deal on a major project and then skimp on the
finishing.
Sometimes circumstances force such a step, and it is a matter of common experience that if that happens the
leeway takes a good deal of making up. Of course, one doesn't get enough tar to caulk a ship for a ha'penny,
and extreme illustrations of spoiling the ship for want of a very small sum are not as common as instances
where what has been lacking has been a sizeable sum of money, although less than the principal expenditure.
In our last issue we commemorated the opening of the Edgar Faber Memorial Chapel at the Roskill Masonic
Village. Onehunga, Auckland, by His Excellency the Governor-General, W. Bro. Sir Arthur Porritt.
Freemasons of all Constitutions combined to erect this memorial. It was not a case of caulking to finish the
job, but of crowning it was a graceful and important addition.
There are other Masonic building projects under way at the present time, and not the least is the development
of the Wellington Masonic Association's property at 61-63 Wai-iti Crescent, Lower Hutt. Brethren in the
Wellington areas are being asked to dig deeply into their pockets, for the Masonic Hall on The Terrace is
reverting to other uses, and the handsome new building in Tinakori Road, to be fully paid for as soon as the
Brethren can possibly manage it, is increasing the annual amount each member devotes to the Craft. This, of
course, is at a time when the country is entering on a period of financial difficulty.
It would be a pity if those considerations were to exercise any daunting influence on the benevolence of the
Brethren who are establishing the Woburn Masonic Village. At the end of 1967 the Board of Trustees
reported that 28 pensioner fiats had been completed around the perimeter of the property; the first 16 were
occupied on 5th December, 1966, and the balance allocated as they became available during the following
three months.
Formed in 1960. the Association got away to a good start, but interest waned during a long period while the
Government made up its mind whether the project qualified for subsidy.
Total donations and membership fees so far amount to $178.526, but this includes $100,000 from Mrs. C. E.
Carter. $38,400 from the Grand Lodge Fund of Benevolence. Only the balance, some $40,000 comes from
individual Lodges and Brethren. It should not, however, be forgotten that some donors have given freely of
goods and services, and that these gifts, translated into money, would bulk the total up appreciably.
Even so the response from a district which includes more than 7,000 members, is not impressive. Direct
money gifts have come, by way of membership of various kinds, from 492 Brethren; of these 326 are
currently financial.
Following Mrs. Carter's munificent gift the Association seemed to see the way clear to build a Home for the
Aged, and $59,000 of the money was laid out in acquiring the land at Wai-iti Crescent. The Government
deferred decision on a subsidy until it had completed a survey on the need for such institutions, and when the
result of the survey was received it was to the effect that there was no need for a Home, but that it was felt
that Pensioner Flats would qualify. When the flats were built the Board wisely incurred some additional
expense to erect all units as double units; it was felt that this would meet the needs of the future, although
current need was admittedly for single use. With further foresight building was confined to the periphery, so
that in due course a Home could be built on the main area. Late in 1967 advice was received that a
Government subsidy would now be considered, and building the Home at last became a feasible proposition.
The Trustees have prepared plans and specifications for a 40-bed Home and have forwarded them to the
Government for approval. The Home will cost some $300,000, and while this sum is not all in hand it is all
in sight. Furnishing and equipping the Home will cost a further $40,000-120,000. It is not an impossible
figure, and if it is realised the Home will not give the effect of a ship spoiled for a hap'orth of tar; it will do
more credit than that to what we still know as the distinguishing characteristic of the practitioners of our art.
W. Bro. J. A. Kellow, of Box 321, Wellington, will receive money for this purpose; it will be thankfully
received and faithfully applied.
The Story of Two Boys
The following story is taken from the address of M.W. Bro. J. B. Tomhave, P.G.M. of the Grand Lodge of
Minnesota, at the banquet of the Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan in 1958.
"A young English boy on a visit to a rural community in Scotland set out to enjoy a swim in a small lake. He
was seized with cramps while some distance from the shore; his cries for help were heard by a young farm
boy working in a nearby field.
"The country lad plunged into the lake, towed the drowning swimmer to the shore and administered first aid.
In a short time the visitor recovered and was able to return to his home in London.
"Years passed before the two boys met again. This time the city youth came to the rural community to ask
the farm boy who had saved his life what plans he had formulated for the future. When the youth frankly
confided that his ambition had been to study medicine, the youth from London revealed that he and his
parents were ready, in fact eager, to place at the young farmer's use the money needed for his education.
"More years passed; the farm boy attended a medical school, graduated with high honours, and embarked
upon a career of scientific research. Eventually, in 1928, he made a discovery that was to save uncounted
millions of lives. In his laboratory he found germs could not exist in certain vegetable moulds. He discovered
penicillin.
"The one-time farm 'boy had become Dr. Alexander Fleming, internationally known scientist and benefactor
of mankind.
"But what about that London youth whose life Fleming saved and through whose financial assistance
Fleming had been able to scale the heights he once regarded as unattainable?
"Well, that is a rather 'interesting, essential part of the story.
"One winter that Londoner was stricken with pneumonia while on an important conference trip to the Near
East.
"The Statesman's condition became alarming. Back in England the drug invented by the one-time farm boy
was readied, then sped by plane to the sick man's bed-side. Within a few hours the miracle-producing
penicillin had performed its mission, had added another illustrious name to the long list of those whose lives
had been saved by its amazing properties. For the second time Alexander Fleming had saved the Londoner's
life.
"Winston Churchill was the boy who went swimming in that little lake over sixty years ago.”
Change of Address
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.
Bro. D. S. Black, late of Park Rd., Auckland.
J. R. Campbell, O.R.D., Oamaru.
J. M. Clark, 76 Godden Cres., Auckland, E.1.
M. C. Gannaway, 540 Main St., Palmerston North. .
J. N. Garth, 62 Mungavin Ave., Porirua.
C. B. Hoddinott, 38 Guthrie St., Lower Hutt.
T. W. J. Matthews, Massey St., Moerewa.
W. E. Hughes, Eyres Rd.. Whitianga.
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Address by M.E. Comp.
A. J. Hendry
FIRST GRAND PRINCIPAL
M.E. Comp. Hendry said that he accepted the office with great humility, and trusting that he would be
granted health and strength to carry out the duties of the office in such a manner as to fully justify the
confidence reposed in him.
M.E. Comp. Hendry continued:
"Tonight Most Excellent Companion Hyde has completed his term of office as the Most Excellent First
Grand Principal. It is therefore fitting that we should convey to him our thanks and appreciation for his
wonderful contribution to the cause of Royal Arch Freemasonry. He has upheld the honour and dignity of his
high and exalted office and has carried out all his duties to the complete satisfaction of all Companions
throughout New Zealand. I also wish to thank him for his kindly words of advice and encouragement, which
have given me added strength in facing the responsibilities which my acceptance as his successor involves.
"As we approach and crops the threshold of a new year in the history of Supreme Grand Chapter we are
heartened by the example of the faithful and dedicated service given by those Most Excellent Grand
Principals who have directed and led us successfully since the foundation of our sovereign body, the
Supreme Grand Chapter of New Zealand. This has enabled us to take our place, and rank with all other
Supreme Grand Chapters throughout the world.
"I cannot let this opportunity pass without paying a special tribute to two Most Excellent Companions who
have expressed a wish to retire as Chairmen of their respective committees.
I refer to Most Excellent Companion T. A. Fletcher, P.G.Z.. and Most Excellent Companion C. G. Hedge,
P.Pro. Grand Z. Most Excellent Companion T. A. Fletcher has been a member of the Supreme Grand Royal
Arch Jubilee Memorial Bursary Fund for twenty-two years, and eight years ago was appointed Chairman.
The Jubilee Bursary Fund was established in 1942 to mark the 50th Anniversary of the foundation of
Supreme Grand Chapter in New Zealand. The moving spirit behind it was the late Most Excellent
Companion Frank J. Rea. The Fund was intended to promote help to post primary education, and even up to
University level. It is interesting to note that during the last 23 years the Committee has been able to assist
129 students and the total grants awarded amounted to nearly $28,000. Of later years there has been a much
larger number of applications for renewals as the value of increased education is being recognised.
"Most Excellent Companion T. A. Fletcher has given outstanding service to Royal Arch Freemasonry. He
was appointed Grand Lecturer in 1950, Grand Superintendent in 1954-56, First Grand Principal, 1957, and
ever since has actively supported Supreme Grand Chapter.
"To Most Excellent Companion Hedge, Past Pro.G.Z., may we also express our very great and sincere
appreciation for the very great contribution of service that he has given to Supreme Grand Chapter. Forty-
four years have elapsed since he was exalted in Russell Chapter, and his ever continuing service to Royal
Arch Freemasonry has been outstanding.
"1 also wish to express the pleasure we all feel in the action of Supreme Committee in having conferred upon
our present Most Worshipful Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother J. A. Redwood, the rank of Right
Excellent Grand Superintendent. This follows a similar procedure adopted when R.E. Companion J. S.
Hawker, P.G.Supt., was Grand Master. In both cases these appointments are in appreciation of the loyal
support given to Supreme Grand Chapter when carrying out their duties as Grand Chapter Officers. The
benefit of their knowledge, experience and advice as members of Supreme Committee will greatly assist the
executive officers in their deliberations and further cement and strengthen the very happy and cordial
relations existing between Craft and Royal Arch Freemasonry in New Zealand at the present time.
"Companions, we must all feel very disappointed in the report submitted for our consideration dealing with
the continued loss of membership. In 1960 Supreme Committee gave special consideration to this matter and
a report was prepared and presented at the 1961 Convocation. Every Most Excellent Companion First Grand
Principal since then has demonstrated the development of a total concept of the duties of the Grand
Superintendents, embodying not only the Principals but also the Chapters and the Officers and Companions
under their control. Great efforts are being made to bring about a closer link between Supreme Committee,
which is our governing body, and the Chapters. This close link must exist if either is to be successful in its
attempt to increase membership and at the same time improve the attendances of our Companions at our
Chapter meetings. The responsibilities of our Grand Superintendents are vastly more complex and
demanding than they were even a decade ago. Change is the keynote in virtually every aspect of our daily
lives. In the business world today it is most significant that the managers of many successful organisations
have not overlooked their own self development. There was a time when many, having reached the lofty
pinnacle of managership, seemed to take the attitude that professional training and development was only for
young subordinates. In recent years there has been a marked increase in the numbers endeavouring to renew
and intensify their own training in order to hold their own positions and at the same time to qualify for
further promotion to top management. We must keep uppermost in our minds, however, that knowledge and
training, while essential, do not automatically produce results.
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The combination of abilities displayed must be properly organised. Organisation implies both full utilisation
of each individual's talents and the co-ordination of those talents with others. Secondly, every member must
have a clear understanding of the objectives to be accomplished and of his own role and contribution in
meeting those objectives and the methods to be employed in attaining them. And so it is with a nation, a
company, or within our Chapters. The quality of leadership, and the manner in which 'it is exercised are, in
the ultimate analysis the factors determining success, mediocrity or failure. Leadership is a quality which is
not difficult to recognise. While some may be born with this quality, many develop it in the course of their
experience and through their willingness to meet each succeeding challenge. We, as rulers, are called upon to
exert greater leadership and to push forward with confidence in meeting the continual changes we are facing.
It is fundamental that the primary and continued concern of a leader must be the Companions who work with
and for him. He can only achieve success through their knowledge and their abilities. He must, of course,
motivate his Companions and guide their efforts in such a way as to achieve the ultimate results."
In the refectory M.E. Comp. Hendry expressed his thanks to M.E. Comp. R. Hepburn for kindly interest in
his welfare. M.E. Comp. Hendry said:
"Most Excellent Companion Hepburn has given long and continuous service to Craft and Royal Arch
Freemasonry. It can be safely stated that he is one of the best known Freemasons, not only in New Zealand,
but throughout the world. This is due to many of his papers having received world wide acclaim. I wish,
briefly, to refer to some of the papers dealing with Royal Arch Freemasonry which have been contributed by
him and published in the Transactions of the Masters and Past Masters Lodge, which have a wide circulation.
1. Zerubbabel's Temple.
2. The History of the Royal Arch Degree.
3. The History of the Mark Degree.
4. The History and Origin of the Cryptic Degrees.
5. The Biblical, Historical and Geographical background of the Royal Arch Degrees.
6. Biblical Characters in the Royal Arch Degree.
"He is also an honorary, member of several Royal Arch Chapters in England and the United States of
America.
"We are also deeply grateful for the many practical suggestions that he has submitted to Supreme Committee
dealing with lack of attendance and loss of membership.
"My very great personal thanks and appreciation must go to the Right Excellent Companion L. D. J. Smith,
Grand Superintendent of Canterbury, who has had the responsibility of organising, planning and directing all
the arrangements necessary for this Annual Convocation of Supreme Grand Chapter. To the Convenors of
the special Convocation Committee, may I thank them and all the Companions who have so willingly
assisted in carrying out the many duties with which they were entrusted."
OBITUARY
R.W. BRO. WILLIAM J. M. DAWSON, P.PROV.G.M.
(Extracted from the Eulogy on our late Brother)
Right Worshipful Brother William J. M. Dawson was born in Scotland in 1883, and was initiated into Lodge
Glasgow Star in January, 1904, a Lodge of which he was made a Life Member on the 21st October, 1912. He
came to New Zealand and settled in Whangarei in 1914 while following his occupation of an electrical
engineer.
Right Worshipful Brother Dawson joined Lodge Whangarei, No. 102, on the 1st March, 1915, and
completed his first year in the Master's chair on the 8th April, 1920, following this immediately with a
further year ending on the 21st April. 1921. On the 14th March, 1932, he was appointed a Trustee of Lodge
Whangarei and he retained the absolute confidence of the Brethren in this position until his death. R.W. Bro.
Dawson was given his first Grand Lodge rank in 1932, and after holding a number of positions was the first
Provincial Grand Master for Northland from 1952-1956, a post he held to the honour of the Craft and the
entire .satisfaction of the Lodges.
Our late Brother worked unceasingly for the good of Freemasons and their dependants everywhere, and was
well known on most of the Masonic Boards Working for the needs of those requiring help physically or
spiritually.
We can give a no more fitting epitaph to him than that he was a good man, a good husband and a good
Mason.
OBITUARY
M.W. BRO. NORMAN B. SPENCER, P.PROV.G.M.
One of the outstanding Freemasons of the world in the person of M.W. Bro. Norman Berridge Spencer
passed to the Grand Lodge Above on 18th February. He was born in Auckland on 13th February, 1891, and
was initiated in Remuera Lodge, No. 1710 E.C., on 12th December, 1921, becoming Master in 1932. He
joined the famous Lodge of Research, Quatuor Coronati, No. 2076, in 1951, after contributing a paper on
New Zealand Masonry, and was installed as Master of that Lodge in 1959, a very rare honour for anyone
outside Britain. He travelled to London several times to attend meetings of Q.C. and other Masonic bodies.
He was an Honorary Member of York Lodge, No. 236, England. He was District Grand Registrar of
Auckland in 1934, Dist. S.G. Warden in 1939, and in the Grand Lodge of England was appointed a Past
Asst. G. Director of Ceremonies in 1938, and P.G. Deacon in 1953. In 1959 he was the 17th recipient of the
Order of Service to Masonry, a rare distinction.
He joined the United Masters' Lodge, No. 167. in September, 1932, and was installed as Master in October,
1933. He was Treasurer of the Lodge for 21 years, retiring only in October last. He was a member of the
Standing Committee of the Lodge from the time of its formation until his death, and most of its meetings for
some years were held in his home. The number of papers he contributed over the years was very large, and
he answered hundreds of questions. He joined The Ara Lodge, No, 1, in 1943, and was a founder of Lodges
Howick, No. 314, Peace, No. 322, The Oliver Nicholson, No. 326, Mangere, No. 330, and Panmure, No.
393. In the Grand Lodge of New Zealand he was appointed a Grand Lecturer in 1934 and 1935, was
President of the Board of General Purposes in 1940 and 1941, Senior Grand Warden in 1956, and was
honoured with the rank of Past Prov. Grand Master in 1960. He was the Grand Representative of New Jersey
near the Grand Lodge of New Zealand.
Most Excellent Comp. Spencer was exalted in Auckland Royal Arch Chapter, No. 1338 E.C., on 19th
February, 1925, and was installed as First Principal in 1935. He was a founder of St. George Chapter, No.
1801, and the Chapter of Harmony, No. 2180. He served the offices of Dist. Grand Registrar in 1937 and
Treasurer in 1938. He was appointed a P.G.Std. Bearer of England in 1938, and promoted to P.Asst.G.
Sojourner in 1953. He joined St. Andrew Kilwinning R.A. Chapter, No. 564 S.C., in 1926 and the Ara
Chapter. No. 53, in October. 1934, was the first Z of the Auckland Chapter of Research, No. 93, in 1954, and
was a founder of the Chapter of Peace. No. 98. He attended a small function to celebrate its 11th year a few
hours before his death. He was elected a P.G.Sc.N. in 1939, appointed G.Lec. in 1948 and 1949, elected
Third Grand Principal in 1951, and First Grand Principal in 1956. He was the Grand Representative of
Canada near the Grand Chapter of N.Z.
R.W. Bro. Spencer was advanced in Union Mark Lodge, No. 154 E.C., in 1926, and was installed as Master
in 1933. He filled different District Offices up to Warden, and was appointed a P.Asst. G.D. of C. of England
in 1943. P.G. Master Overseer in 1953. and P.G. Warden in 1963.
Very Ill. Bro. Spencer was perfected in Southern Cross Rose Croix Chapter, No. 88, on 20th May, 1927, was
installed as Sovereign in 1935, promoted to the 30th degree in 1937, to the 31st in 1939, to the 32nd in 1941,
and to the 38rd in January. 1958. He held the office of Inspector General of the Northern District of N.Z.
from 1958 to 1965. Very Em. Kt. Spencer was created a Knight Templar in De Molay Preceptory in 1934,
was a founder of Southern Cross Preceptory in 1931, becoming Preceptor in 1934; and of Waitemata
Preceptory, No. 25-1 E.C., of which he was Preceptor in 1936. He held various offices in the Scottish Dist.
Grand Priory of N.Z. up to D.G. Mareschal, and in the English Provincial Priory. becoming Prov. Prior in
1959, and was created a Knight Commander of the Temple in 1963. He was created a Knight Templar Priest
in New Zealand Tabernacle, No. 7, at Wellington in 1941, was a founder of Auckland Tabernacle, No. 12, in
1944, becoming High Priest in 1947, and was granted the rank of Past Grand III Pillar of England. Very Ill.
Kt. Spencer received the Constantine and associated degrees in New Zealand Conclave, No. 172, at
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Wellington, was a founder of Auckland Conclave, No. 187, in 1947, and became Sovereign in 1948. He was
appointed a P.G.Std. Bearer of England in 1936, a P.G. High Chancellor in 1951, was Intendant General of
N.Z. from 1959 to 1961, and was created a Knight Commander of Constantine in 1961, He was admitted to
the N.Z. Prov. Grand Lodge of the Royal Order of Scotland in November, 1929, and after filling various
offices was appointed Deputy Prov. Grand Master in 1938. He received three of the Allied Degrees in Rose
and Lily Council, No. 15, in London in May, 1949, and two others in Britannic of Madeira Council, No. 46.
in May, 1951. He was admitted to the Christchurch College of the Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia in
December, 1935, and advanced to the fourth degree of that Order in 1951. He was one of the first batch of
ten candidates who received the Cryptic Degrees under the Grand Chapter of New Zealand in Ara Council,
No. 53, on 6th August, 1936, and being duly qualified received at the same time the ex officio rank of Thrice
Illustrious Master.
Bro. Spencer gave many gifts to public objects, but never sought publicity for them. Recipients of his
kindness included the University of Auckland, a chair of Town Planning and Halls of Residence; Auckland
City, valuable oil and water-colour paintings; and Waitemata County, a large area of land at Muriwai. Gifts
to individuals— not institutions— of over £400 during one year of the depression of the early thirties was a
sample of his kindness known to very few.
He enlisted for service in the First World War in August, 1915, and served in Egypt and Western Europe for
three years and 346 days in all. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. He held two Commissions,
one English issued under the name of King George, and one New Zealand signed by the Earl of Liverpool.
Bro. Spencer was educated at the Auckland Grammar School, and the Auckland University College,
graduating B.A. in 1911 and LL.B. in 1914. He was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in February, 1914,
and after the war practised in partnership with his father for several years.
His public activities included the Chairmanship of the Auckland Transport Board from 1955 to 1964, during
which time he improved the running of public transport in Auckland considerably, membership of the
Auckland University College Council from 1952 to 1959, membership of the Senate of the University of
N.Z. from 1957 to 1959, the Presidency of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce in 1941 and of the
Associated Chambers of Commerce in 1943. He was also a member of the Auckland Provincial Patriotic
Council. His services and gifts to University life were recognised by the conferment of Honoris Causa degree
of Doctor of Laws in 1963, and his services to the community generally by the Commandership of the Order
of the British Empire in 1964.
The community, and Freemasonry in particular, have lost the services of one who despite ill health for very
many years had given very distinguished service in many capacities. He once possessed the best private
collection of Masonic aprons and jewels and Masonic library, but had given much of them away to help
Masonic study and research.
Bro. Spencer, whose wife predeceased him comparatively recently, left a daughter and a son, Bro. Martin
Spencer, who was initiated in the Lodge of Peace, No. 322, a few years ago at the age of 21, and has become
an interested Associate Member of United Masters' Lodge. — A.B.
R.W. BRO. R. A. NICOL, P.G.W.
At the February meeting of New Zealand Pacific Lodge, No. 2, a moving tribute was paid by the Master, W.
Bro. J. Jeffs, to the memory of the Lodge's senior member. R.W. Bro. R. A. Nicol, whose death occurred on
28th January, 1968.
Initiated in August, 1905, Bob, as he was affectionately known throughout the Craft, had served the Lodge in
many capacities and was a regular attender until the onset of his illness a few months ago.
He was a foundation member of Lodge Otari, No. 190, and was its Master in 1917. He was also a foundation
member and a Past President of the Wellington District Masonic Almoners' Association. He served for a
record period of forty-six years as a Lodge delegate to the Wellington United Board of Enquiry, including
several years as a member of the Executive Committee.
As Lodge Almoner, Hospital Visitor, and as Official Visitor to the Porirua Mental Hospital, R.W. Bro. Nicol
was widely known for his deep sympathy and practical help to any who suffered sickness of body or mind,
and he was most assiduous in his attention to the needs of the widows of deceased members.
When New Zealand Pacific Lodge celebrated its one hundred and twenty-fifth anniversary last November
with a series of historical lecturettes, the speaker dealing with Honorary Members of the Lodge had this to
say of R.W. Bro. Nicol:
“No catalogue of offices which he has filled can adequately convey an impression of the service which
he has rendered to the Craft. Surely no Freemason has more assiduously applied his Masonic teachings
to his daily life, not from any wish for acknowledgment or reward, but from the fundamental goodness
of his heart."
A man of deep humility and sincerity he had, on many occasions, declined nomination for office in Grand
Lodge, although he had served for a term as a member of the Board of Benevolence. However, in 1956 he
consented, with some reluctance, to the combined request of New Zealand Pacific and Otari Lodges, to
accept nomination for Honorary rank, and he was elected a Past Grand Deacon at that year's Communication,
and he was further honoured in 1964 by his advancement to the rank of Past Grand Warden. Although he
was by then 83 years of age he was one of the most loyal supporters of his Provincial Grand Master at
installation ceremonies throughout the Wellington District.
The Craft can ill spare a member of the calibre of R.W. Bro. Nicol, but it is certain that the example which
he set will leave an indelible impression on the two Lodges which he loved and served so well.•
SUPREME GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER
ANNUAL CONVOCATION
A colourful ceremony took place in Christchurch when the new First Grand Principal of Supreme Grand
Royal Arch Chapter of New Zealand was installed. The ceremony was held at Masonic Hall, Gloucester
Street, Christchurch. and the main Lodgeroom was filled to capacity.
M.E. Comp. John D. Hyde, P.G.Z., invested and enthroned his successor, M.E. Comp. Arthur John Hendry,
P.G. Supt. of Canterbury.
The Grand Director of Ceremonies was V.E. Comp. E. J. Butcher, and the Asst. G.D.C. V.E. Comp. D. K.
Watson.
R.E. Comp. S. J. Hedge was installed as Depute Grand Principal by M.E. Comp. C. G. Hedge, P.Pro.G.Z.
Later R.E. Comp. S. J. Hedge said that he considers that Companions should introduce Royal Arch
Freemasonry to Master Masons early in their Masonic careers.
The new Second and Third Grand Principals were invested and installed. R.E. Comp. F. J. Pyne was installed
as Second Grand Principal by M.E. Comp. Cleeve Hillyard, P.G.Z., and R.E. Comp. E. D. Holden was
installed as Third Grand Principal by M.E. Comp. Arch Burns, P.G.Z.
In congratulating M.E. Comp. A. J. Hendry on his election to the high and exalted office of First Grand
Principal. M.E. Comp. R. Hepburn, P.G.Z., said that M.E. Comp. Hendry had been exalted in Prince of
Wales Chapter in 1941. He became First Principal in 1949, and carried out his duties in a capable and
efficient manner. He was elected Grand Superintendent of Canterbury in 1960 and held that office for three
years, giving great satisfaction to the Companions. As Chairman of the Organising Committee of the 1962
Convocation of Grand Chapter M.E. Comp. Hendry did outstanding work, and impressed all by his careful
and meticulous attention to detail.
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MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION ABOUT FREEMASONRY IN NEW ZEALAND
The following lists compiled by W. Bro. Frank Gatley, P.M. of United Manawatu Lodge, No. 1721, are a
combination of information obtained from various publications now out of print, plus other enquiries, in an
attempt to present in some detail the growth of Freemasonry in New Zealand.
THE FIRST 120 LODGES ON THE REGISTER OF THE GRAND LODGE OF NEW ZEALAND
No. of Name Town Date Former Warrant
Warrant Founded
1 Ara Auckland 1842 348 I.C.
2 N.Z. Pacific Wellington 1842 517 E.C.
3 Lodge of Unanimity Lyttelton 1851 604 E.C.
4 The St. Augustine Christchurch 1852 609 E.C.
5 Scinde Napier 1858 419 I.C.
6 The Southern Cross Kaiapoi 1858 760 E.C.
7 The Lodge of Otago Dunedin 1860 844 E.C.
8 The St. Andrew's Auckland 1861 432 S.C.
9 The Southern Cross Invercargill 1864 997 E.C.
10 United Service Auckland 1864 421 I.C.
11 Lodge of Waitaki Oamaru 1865 450 I.C.
12 The Beta-Waikato Hamilton 1865 450 I.C.
13 Waterloo Wellington 1866 463 S.C.
14 The Clutha Balclutha 1866 460 S.C.
15 The Sir Walter Scott Thames 1870 583 S.C.
16 The Caledonian Timaru 1871 534 S.C.
17 The Coromandel Coromandel 1872 456 I.C.
18 The Patea Kilwinning Patea 1870 536 S.C.
19 Masterton Masterton 1873 1430 E.C.
20 Not on 1963 Roll See notes below
21 The Victoria Napier 1875 1577 E.C.
22 Lodge of Progress Southbridge 1875 1651 E.C.
23 The Canterbury Kilwinning Lyttelton 1875 585 S.C.
24 Manakau Onehunga 1876 586 S.C.
25 Bedford Waipukurau 1878 464 I.C.
26 The Palmerston Palmerston (S.I.) 1876 1749 E.C.
27 The Geraldine Geraldine 1890 619 S.C.
28 The Ashley Rangiora 1878 1877 E.C.
29 The St. George Temuka 1880 1856 E.C.
30 The Abercorn Waipawa 1878 1813 E.C.
31 South Rakaia Rakaia 1879 1857 E.C.
32 The St. Andrew Wellington 1879 639 S.C.
33 The Lincoln Lincoln 1880 1918 E.C.
34 The Hawera Hawera 1880 652 S.C.
35 Not on 1963 Roll See notes below
36 Hercules Tapanui 1880 1875 E.C.
37 The St. John's Featherston 1873 1888 E.C.
38 Rangitikei Bulls 1880 1904 E.C.
39 The Concord Papanui 1881 1925 E.C.
40 The Victory Nelson 1881 1927 E.C.
41 The Feilding Feilding 1881 1940 E.C.
42 The Wairau Blenheim 1881 663 S.C.
43 The Phoenix Akaroa 1882 1959 E.C.
44 The Leinster Wellington 1882 469 I.C.
45 The Albion Devonport 1883 2003 E.C.
46 The Hiram Dunedin 1883 2008 E.C.
47 The Manawatu Kilwinning Palmerston North 1883 690 S.C.
48 The Ngamotu New Plymouth 1880 2053 E.C.
49 Harvey Gore 1883 695 S.C.
50 The Robert Burns Reefton 1883 692 S.C.
51 The Methven Methven 1883 694 S.C.
52 The Te Aroha Te Aroha 1884 697 S.C.
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
Abercorn
Aparima
The Mangonui
The St. Andrew Kilwinning
Ruahine
The Alpha
Oamaru Kilwinning
St. Thomas Kilwinning
St. John
Lake Lodge of Ophir
Arrow Kilwinning
Auckland
Westland Kilwinning
Aorangi
United Waiuku
The Christchurch
The Eketahuna
The Mackenzie
Lodge of St. John
St. John's
The Mokihinui
The Mount Ida
The Cromwell Kilwinning
St. Augustine
Taringatura
The Ohaeawai
Whangarel
Dunstan
The Havelock
The Lodge Maori
The Marlborough Lodge of Unanimity
Ohinemuri
Wintrin
Manuherika Kilwinning
Moa
The Waitohi
Waihi
Thistle
The Lion
Ikaroa
Forest
Motueka
Taupiri
The Waipa
Hobson
Glsborne
Riverton
Kaitaia
Wanganui
Woodville
Cambridge
Oamaru
Kaitangata
Mosgiel
Queenstown
Arrowtown
Auckland
Hokitika
Waimangaroa
Waiuku
Christchurch
Ekatahuna
Fairlie
Invercargill
Eltham
Seddonville
Ranfurly
Cromwell
Waimate
Lumsden
Ohaeawai
Whangarei
Clyde
Havelock
Ravensbourne
Blenheim
Paeroa
Winton
Alexandra
Inglewood
Picton
Waihi
Ashburton
Ormondville
Opunake
Wakefield
Motueka
Huntly Te
Awamutu
Aratapu
1888
1876
1892
1868
1886
1865
1872
1880
1885
1864
1879
1893
1867
1893
1893
1893
1893
1894
1877
1892
1895
1868
1872
1875
1886
1885
1876
1867
1896
1869
1896
1896
1884
1898
1878
1899
1898
1874
1900
1901
1901
1 8 9 6
1 8 9 6
1 8 9 6
1 9 0 0
4 7 2 L C .
1 6 1 7 E . C .
N e w L o d g e
4 8 1 S . C .
2 1 7 3 E . C .
2 0 1 4 E . C .
5 3 7 S . C .
6 5 9 S . C .
2 1 0 2 E . C .
1 1 9 5 E . C .
6 3 7 S . C .
S e e N o t e s
4 6 7 S . C .
N e w L o d g e
S e e N o t e s
N e w L o d g e
. .
610 S.C.
785 S.C.
New Lodge
1262 E.C.
535 S.C.
576 (2) S.C.
743 S.C.
See Notes
See Notes
470 S.C.
New Lodge
1236 E.C.
New Lodge
,.
2036 E.C.
New Lodge
627 S.C.
New Lodge
„
1481 E.C.
New Lodge
..
It is noted that Numbers 20, 35, 57 and 59 are not on the N.Z.G.L. Roll ,as at 1963. Also that
two E.C. Lodges transferred to Grand Lodge of New Zealand after the Recognition by Grand Lodge of England in
1898. They are:—
Number N.Z. 128, The Ruapehu Lodge, Marton, formerly 2137 E.C., founded in 1886 and joined N.Z.C.
in 1905.
Number N.Z. 185, The Avon Lodge, Christchurch, formerly 2627 E.C., founded in 1896 and joined N.Z.C .
in 1911.
The following additional information, taken fr om "Lanes Masonic Records, 1717-1894”, re
E.C. Lodges, or from the "N.Z. Craftsman", re I.C. and S.C. Lodges, adds a little further light: —
No. 20 N.Z.C. was a lodge formed by some members of The Eden Lodge, Auckland, No. 1530 E.C.,
founded 1875.
No. 35 N.Z.C. was Lodge Malvern, No. 1919, Springfield, founded 1881. No. 57
N.Z.C. was Waikouaiti, No. 2115 E.C., Waikouaiti, founded 1885.
No. 59 N.Z.C. is not identified, but it may have been either Totara, 1241 E.C., Ross, founded 1868, or
Ionic, 1917 E.C., founded 1881. Both were removed as having gone over to Grand Lodge of
New Zealand (see Historical Supplement to the 1964 Year Book of Grand Lodge of England).
It is assumed that all four have ceased to exist.
DUAL LODGES. Eight cases are identified as Lodges constituted by the Grand Lodge of New Zealand
on the petitions of members of Lodges which still carry on under their original warrants: No. 1 N.Z.C.
from Ara, No. 348 I.C.; No. 7 N.Z.C. from The Lodge of Otago, No, 844 E.C.; No. 8 N.Z.C. from St.
Andrew, No. 418 S.C.; No. 20 N.Z.C. from Eden, No. 1530 E.C.; No. 58 N.Z.C. from Franklin, No. 2138
E.C.; No. 54 N.Z.C. from Ponsonby, No. 708 S.C.
N
53 The St. Mark's Carterton 1882 2059 E.C.
54 The Ponsonby Auckland 1890 708 S.C.
55 Wairoa Ellerslie 1884 709 S.C.
56 Papakura Papakura 1885 717 S.C.
57 Not on 1963 Roll See notes below
58 Franklin Pukekohe 1885 2138, E.C.
59 Not on 1963 Roll See notes below
60 Kaikoura Kaikoura 1887 2236 E.C.
61 Advance Briinnerton 1887 2245 E.C.
62 Mokoreta Wyndham 1888 2287 E.C.
63 Ulster Petone 1887 475 I.C.
64 Fortitude Bluff 1888 2301 E.C.
65 Kumera Kumera 1889 769 S.C.
66 The Rawhiti Dannevirke 1878 New Lodge
67 Tararua Pahiatua 1890 New Lodge
68 The Ngapara Ngapara" 1890 S.C. Dispensation
69 Hokianga Kokokohu 1891 New Lodge
70 Otangaki Ashhurst 1891 New Lodge
71 The Rangatira Hunterville 1891 New Lodge
72 Otaki Otaki 1891 New Lodge
73 The Heretaunga Hastings 1878 1812 E.C.
74 The Greytown Greytown 1877 1720 E.C.
75 The Stratford Stratford 1892 New Lodge
76 Abercorn Gisborne 1888 472 LC.
77 Aparima Riverton 1876 1617 E.C.
78 The Mangonui Kaitaia 1892 New Lodge
79 The St. Andrew Kilwinning Wanganui 1868 481 S.C.
80 Ruahine Woodville 1886 2173 E.C.
81 The Alpha Cambridge 1865 2014 E.C.
82 Oamaru Kilwinning Oamaru 1872 537 S.C.
83 St. Thomas Kilwinning Kaitangata 1880 659 S.C.
84 St. John Mosgiel 1885 2102 E.C.
85 Lake Lodge of Ophir Queenstown 1864 1195 E.C.
86 Arrow Kilwinning Arrowtown 1879 637 S.C.
87 Auckland Auckland 1893 See Notes
88 Westland Kilwinning Hokitika 1867 467 S.C.
89 Aorangi Waimangaroa 1893 New Lodge
90 United Waiuku Waiuku 1893 See Notes
91 The Christchurch Christchurch 1893 New Lodge
92 The Eketahuna Ekatahuna 1893 New Lodge
93 The Mackenzie Fairlie 1894
94 Lodge of St. John Invercargill 1877 610 S.C.
95 St. John's Eltham 1892 785 S.C.
96 The Mokihinui Seddonville 1895 New Lodge
97 The Mount Ida Ranfurly 1868 1262 E.C.
98 The Cromwell Kilwinning Cromwell 1872 535 S.C.
99 St. Augustine Waimate 1875 576 (2) S.C.
100 Taringatura Lumsden 1886 743 S.C.
101 The Ohaeawai Ohaeawai 1885 See Notes
102 Whangarel Whangarei 1876 See Notes
103 Dunstan Clyde 1867 470 S.C.
104 The Havelock Havelock 1896 New Lodge
105 The Lodge Maori Ravensbourne 1896
106 The Marlborough Lodge of Unanimity Blenheim 1869 1236 E.C.
107 Ohinemuri Paeroa 1896 New Lodge
108 Wintdn Winton 1896 New Lodge
109 Manuherika Kilwinning Alexandra 1896
110 Moa Inglewood 1896
111 The Waitohi Picton 1884 2036 E.C.
112 Waihi Waihi 1898 New Lodge
113 Thistle Ashburton 1878 627 S.C.
114 The Lion Ormondville 1899 New Lodge
115 Ikaroa Opunake 1898 New Lodge
116 Forest Wakefield 1874 1481 E.C.
117 Motueka Motueka 1900 New Lodge
118 Taupiri Huntly 1900 New Lodge
119 The Waipa Te Awamutu 1901 New Lodge
120 Hobson Aratapu 1901 New Lodge
It is noted that Numbers 20, 35, 57 and 59 are not on the N.Z.G.L. Roll ,as at 1963. Also that two E.C.
Lodges transferred to Grand Lodge of New Zealand after the Recognition by Grand Lodge of England in
1898. They are:—
Number N.Z. 128, The Ruapehu Lodge, Marton, formerly 2137 E.C., founded in 1886 and joined N.Z.C. in
1905.
Number N.Z. 185, The Avon Lodge, Christchurch, formerly 2627 E.C., founded in 1896 and joined N.Z.C.
in 1911.
The following additional information, taken from "Lanes Masonic Records, 1717-1894", re E.C. Lodges, or
from the "N.Z. Craftsman", re I.C. and S.C. Lodges, adds a little further light:—
No. 20 N.Z.C. was a lodge formed by some members of The Eden Lodge, Auckland, No. 1530 E.C., founded
1875.
No. 35 N.Z.C. was Lodge Malvern, No. 1919, Springfield, founded 1881. No. 57 N.Z.C. was Waikouaiti,
No. 2115 E.C., Waikouaiti, founded 1885.
No. 59 N.Z.C. is not identified, but it may have been either Totara, 1241 E.C., Ross, founded 1868, or Ionic,
1917 E.C., founded 1881. Both were removed as having gone over to Grand Lodge of New
Zealand (see Historical Supplement to the 1964 Year Book of Grand Lodge of England). It is
assumed that all four have ceased to exist.
DUAL LODGES. Eight cases are identified as Lodges constituted by the Grand Lodge of New Zealand on
the petitions of members of Lodges which still carry on under their original warrants: No. 1 N.Z.C. from Ma,
No. 348 I.C.; No. 7 N.Z.C. from The Lodge of Otago, No, 844 E.C.; No. 8 N.Z.C. from St. Andrew, No. 418
S.C.; No. 20 N.Z.C. from Eden, No. 1530 E.C.; No. 58 N.Z.C. from Franklin, No. 2138 E.C.; No. 54 N.Z.C.
from Ponsonby, No. 708 S.C.
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1958 MASTERS` ASSOCIATION
The 1958 Masters' Association continues to be active. The annual meeting held recently, combined with the
annual dinner, attracted over 25 members, together with R.W. Bro. T. Sargent, P.Prov.G.M. W. Bro. Mel
Clapham, Westminster, 308, was elected Chairman for 1968. W. Bro. A. Naish, Waiwhetu, 176, was elected
Vice-President, and the following to the committee: W. Bros. Wall, Wellington, 1521 E.C. Guise, Hinemoa,
122, Dixon, Te Rima, 394, and Hamilton, P.G.S., Lower Hutt, 299, with W. Bro. Rev. J. Walton, P.G.P.,
Kotuku, 392, as Secretary and W. Bro. N. Strachan, The Coronation, Treasurer, W. Bro. Des. Rowlands, St.
Matthews, 355, as D.C.
Some of the activities of last year were reviewed and all were of one accord that we had had a happy year,
and that 1968 should follow the same pattern. Film evenings, picnic. a group to see the Gilbert and Sullivan
show, a trip over the Hill to the Wairarapa brethren (and nearly a night on the top of the Rimutaka Hill—
snowbound), with the year concluding with a church service at St. Matthew's Church, Titahi Bay, at which
over 50 members and their wives were present, indicates that the spirit of Masonry, more closely forged
during their year as Masters of their respective Lodges, has not dimmed with the years. A happy picnic at
Paraparaumu begins the year's activities, and this year being the tenth anniversary of our being in the chair an
extra celebration is proposed, and it is all hoped we can meet in Lodge as a team. R.W. Bro. Thom,
Prov.G.M., who was Assistant G.D.C., R.W. Bro. F. Pringle, P.Prov.G.M.. who was G.D.C., R.W. Bro. T.
Sargent, P.Prov.G.M., who was Prov.G.M., are all active members of the association when their other
Masonic duties permit. The Secretary's address is 45 Kapiti Cres., Titahi Bay, phone 8980 Titahi Bay, who
will always be glad to hear from 1958 Masters and put them in the picture as to what we are doing.—J.W.W.
OTAGO
On Saturday, March 2nd, 1968, it was with the greatest of pleasure that W. Bro. G. B. Campbell, W.M.
Lodge Ionic, No. 191, welcomed W. Bro. D. Norrie, W.M. of Lodge Ionic, No. 212, Christchurch, who was
accompanied by his Past Masters, Officers and Brethren, to pay their official bi-annual visit. On this
occasion both these Worshipful Brethren and the Brethren of their Lodges were indebted to W. Bro. A.
Issacs and his Lodge, "The Lodge of Otago, No. 7", for Bro. William Read Woolman, the candidate of the
evening, who was passed to the second degree by our Brethren of Ionic. No. 212, was initiated in No. 7, and ,
in true and much appreciated gesture, upholding our Masonic traditions, the interchange of visits between
our two Ionic Lodges was maintained with a very worthy candidate.
Over the years our ladies entertain the ladies of our Brethren who accompany them for the weekend of work
and play. During our meeting, which is followed by the usual toasts, our ladies have their own gathering in
the lounge of the "Janet Cameron Cottages"; to the occupants of these cottages we are all deeply grateful for
their kind gesture. Approximately at 9.30 p.m. the ladies join us in the Refectory and the evening continues
with dancing and items till just after midnight, when supper is partaken by all, and we have to be away on
Sunday morning about ten to Waikouaiti racecourse where a picnic day is held before our Brethren and their
wives leave about 2.30 to return to their homes in Christchurch.
This weekend bi-annual visit exchanged between our two Lodges has been part of the life and work of our
two Lodges since 1918, and has over the years been kept alive even at some times by the Master of the
Lodge making the visit- on his- own, circumstances thus preventing Brethren of the respective Lodges being
able to acompany him to receive the interchange Lodge Collar.—J.B.
FURTHER LIGHT
No Freemason is so bright as not to need further light. He
may have mastered Masonic ritual and not be an actual
Master Mason because of not having fully comprehended
height and depth, and length of the institution. From a point
in space he may have extended his vision in all directions
toward infinity, but his position ever changing and the line
of his vision extending he finds further light essential. This
is why Freemasonry is represented as an endless search for
truth, or a ceaseless journey from the West toward the East
in quest of light. — Exchange