MASONIC KNOWLEDGE

Freemasons are expected to make a daily advancement in Masonic knowledge. It would be pedantic to claim

that this means a sort of step by step progress, with a daily ration. The expression surely means a continuous

advancement, and on this basis many Freemasons do in fact succeed in living a life which is good judged by

the standards of the Craft. No doubt their lives were good before they were admitted to our secrets and

mysteries: at least the disciplines and the objectives of the Craft have confirmed and strengthened them in

their chosen course.

Masonic knowledge itself is an expression capable of a number of interpretations. It may mean, and at first

sight perhaps most plausibly, a few extra daily facts. It may mean, and more usefully, a better understanding

of the principles and tenets which are the reason for the Craft's existence. This we believe to be the primary

meaning of the phrase, a meaning which has its application for all of us.

There is room for the other meaning too, and for the mixed facts-plus-context-plus-interpretation which

make up the raw material of the historian. It is good that there should be some among us who are interested

in recording and interpreting the past. Freemasons are mortal, though the Craft goes on. One generation

succeeds another, and much may be lost if it is not well recorded. Any scientist, any historian, will bear

witness to the fact that work not well documented may have to be done again, at the expense, the often quite

unnecessary expense, of another life's work.

For most of us it suffices if we acquire enough historical knowledge of the Craft to be able to hold it

mentally in its context and to be able to understand what we do as Freemasons, and why we do what we do.

There is no need for all of us to be learned in the history of the Craft, even -of the Craft in New Zealand,

though it is a fascinating and absorbing study.

There must always be a few who follow their instinct for research, who will write and deliver papers for

discussion at lodges of research or for printing in Masonic journals, who will attempt histories of lodges or

chapters, even of Grand Lodges and Grand Chapters or of Freemasonry in the general context of the

community. These Brethren put us all in their debt, for they are our interpreters: they interpret the past to the

present. From a knowledge of whence we come we may easily proceed to an understanding of whither we

are directing our steps. The lessons of history are not to be disregarded, even although the historical approach

may not be for all of us.

Much that we do within the Craft is done by rote, and if it were done without thought would soon be

meaningless to those who took part. It is important that we should all understand and remember that ritual

without reason has no value and is of no avail, that every part of our ritual has a deep symbolic meaning of

which we should never lose sight, that unless we do understand the significance of the acts and motions and

perambulations that take place, we are not really taking part fully in the ceremonies at which we are present.

But beyond the simple ritual observance there are the Craft's activities in the outside world, and in the Craft's

own world too, though outside the walls of the temple. There are the activities of the members of the Craft in

their private and personal capacity: what they do for other people in a context that may appear entirely non-

Masonic. All these things are affected by Masonic knowledge, in the sense of Masonic understanding, for it

is knowledge and understanding that ensure that the Freemason's hand is guided by justice, and that his heart

is expanded by benevolence.

A daily advancement in Masonic knowledge means a daily improvement in one's own life. Happy the

Freemason who can succeed in providing for himself so regular a progress.

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NO EFFORT WITHOUT ERROR

It is not the critic who counts, nor the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of

deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is

marred by dust and sweat; who strives valiantly; who errs and may fail again and again, because there is no-

effort without error or shortcoming, but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who does know the great

enthusiasm, the great devotion; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best, knows in the end the

triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his

place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.

—Theodore Roosevelt

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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 advice.

R. D. Bachelor, Karariki, No. 9 R.D., Halcombe.

R. R. Butler, Galatea, R.D., Murupara.

K. A. Faulkner, 30 Landview Rd., Tauranga.

E. Fleming, 207 Riverside Drive, Lower Hutt.

G. A. Lindsay, 18 Melrose Pl., Tokoroa.

T. W. J. Matthews, 245 Edmonton Rd., Te Atatu.

R. McGregor, 22 Lydia Ave., Northcote.

W. R. Morgan, 2/4 Osborne St., Newmarket, Auckland.

W. Morrow, Box 44, Ranfurly.

George F. W. Parks, 3 Argyle Grove, Upper Hutt.

A. M. Poole, 50 Waimapu St., Greerton, Tauranga.

J. G. Prescott, 21 Hinton Ave., Beerescourt, Hamilton.

P. H. Tomlins, c/o Box 489, Hastings.

E. Whineray, Ohaupo Rd., Te Awamutu.

ORATION DELIVERED AT THE CONSECRATION OF TERAUNGAKAU CONCLAVE, No. 211,

AT AUCKLAND ON 7th FEBRUARY 1970 BY R.W. BRO. H. A. MARKS, P.A.G., D. OF C.,

DEPUTY DISTRICT GRAND SUPREME RULER FOR N.Z. NORTH

R.W. District Grand Supreme Ruler and Brethren,

This day has been an outstanding one in the history of the Order of the Secret Monitor in this part of the

territory, for not only have we erected a new Conclave to the service of the "Almighty Friend of All

Friends", but we have honoured in his lifetime, one who has spent a very busy and fruitful life in the service

of his God, his Order and his fellow-men.

David Teraungakau Clifton-Lewis has given outstanding service to our Order and has by precept and

example raised it to the high estate in which it stands today.

You may well ask, what does Teraungakau mean? How does it fit in with the aims and objects of our Order?

In Maori the name Teraungakau holds a very high place and Teraungakau was and is today an honoured one

on the Marae. It means "the man of a hundred thoughts", and Tereaungakau was the arbitrator or conciliator

on the Marae. He was called upon to settle differences and disputes and was a jovial man of peace, a

veritable Solomon, interested in the happiness and welfare of his people to whom he devoted his life.

Our David Teraungakau Clifton-Lewis was well named by the old Maori Chief at the Hutt nearly four score

years ago, for his life has been one of unending service to his brethren. To help the needy, to visit the sick, to

aid the widow and orphan, to act as a mediator, this has been his way of life and he has carried this torch

through practically every branch of Masonry.

This then, is the Brother we have chosen to honour and this the name we have selected for our Conclave. The

petitioning brethren have given a lot of thought to the naming of their Conclave and they believe that in

honouring their brother they have selected an honoured and honourable name well suited for a Conclave of

the "Order of the Secret Monitor" and one which will inspire them to emulate his life's work and so enhance

the fine reputation of our Order.

Brethren at this time we are entering into a new era in our Order. We have a new Grand Supreme Ruler, a

new District Grand Supreme Ruler, a new District Grand Recorder and many new officers to fill the places

of those who have been called to the Grand Conclave above.

These are times of great change and many members of Freemasonry, in the newer as well as the very well

established areas are tending to think more and more in terms of taking on work outside the narrow confines

of strictly Masonic activities. The field is the world, but even in our own small section we have found much

to do as is evidenced by the support given to the various Masonic Trusts and Charities, which are playing

such an important part in easing the path for the aged and sick and handicapped of our country.

In these days of scientific achievement and status, there comes to the Mason the challenge to declare his

faith. There is no other organisation that can offer what his can offer, there is no one religion with so sure an

insight into the heart of things. The world today needs men who are prepared to declare their faith and are

also prepared to make a contribution to the way of life we believe to be best.

We are told brethren, that this is the age of education. What exactly is education for? We take it for granted,

that it is the birthright of every child, that it belongs to his future citizenship, his career, his economic

security. But is this enough? The best scholars may make the cleverest scoundrels. We have seen men of

learning, even of genius, come to the forefront of the world's life as assassins of society and destroyers of

peoples.

Scholarship is greatly admired. It is seldom achieved without toil and discipline. If the Volume of the Sacred

Law is to be believed, then the man of success may be a fool in moral judgment and understanding. He may

be altogether lacking in personal discipline and the kindly light of reason.

No University in the world, no Freemasons Lodge, can make a man a good father or true husband. There is

no diploma in wisdom, no such thing as a graduate in conscience or character. The study of ethics will never

make me ethical. Nor for that matter will a degree in divinity make me a child of God.

But as I seek to answer my own question, I am haunted again by the old dictum of the Volume of the Sacred

Law, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge" or wisdom as stated in another verse.

I believe that inspired insight is the key to a new world, and that this world is waiting only upon seers who

will forge new and closer links between life and learning. They will ask over and over again why it is that the

vast resources of the world's knowledge and wealth which are poured daily into the acquisition of ever

greater knowledge are yet failing so dismally to hasten in the earth, the reign of righteousness and peace.

"Ever learning," says the Volume of the Sacred Law, "but never coming to the knowledge of the truth."

David and Jonathan upon whose lives our Order is founded were such seers. They had the inspired insight to

a new world in the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. They developed a love for each other that

has never been surpassed.

That wonderful love began in the camp, amid the blare of trumpets, the clang of arms, and the tramp of

soldiers. It was experienced for the first time when the youth of ruddy countenance approached before Saul,

when Jonathan stripped himself of his robe and gave it to David and his garments, even to his Sword, and to

his bow and to his girdle. It was a love which moved his soul. There was not a spark of selfishness in the

love Jonathan bore to David, neither was there the least trace of envy in Jonathan's character.

He heard the applause, noticed the popularity, acknowledged the success of his friend without a thought of

self.

In times of difficulty and danger they were covenanted with each other and strengthened each other's hand in

God. Such friendship is lasting, it cannot fail, it lives for ever. No wonder David lamented for his dear friend

with bitter tears, saying, "I am distressed for thee my brother Jonathan."

Founders it is your privilege, it is your duty to cultivate in the hearts and minds of men who dwell in your

district the long forgotten virtues of true friendship. Human nature is of itself, a weak and ineffective thing,

but when assisted by that light which is from above, man can rise superior to habit and environment and

reach sublime heights in the contemplation of the "better country" of which he is even now a member.

Petitioners, may the Conclave you have erected today to the service of the Almighty Friend of All Friends,

be as pure as the love of David and Jonathan, may it be worthy of its calling, of great service to our Order

and an honour to him whose name it bears, and in the words of David to his beloved city Jerusalem, "may

peace be within thy walls and prosperity within thy palaces".

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AUCKLAND

INSTALLATION LODGE OTAHUHU, No. 387

It was a very happy meeting on occasion of the Lodges Installation ceremony when W. Bro. Ivan Terrill was

installed into the Chair and the accommodation of the beautiful Papatoetoe Masonic Hall was severely taxed

by a crowd of some 200 Masons.

The Installing Officer was R.W. Bro. Murdoch MacKenzie, Prov. G.M. who was supported by 24 Grand

Lodge Officers. The Principal assisting Officers were: S.W., W. Bro. J. Munro, J.G.D.; J.W., W. Bro. W.

Doherty, G.S.; I.G., W. Bro. E. Kuegler, G.S. and presenting officers W. Bro. P. R. Ormstein, Master, Lodge

Franklin, No. 58, W. Bro. R. Purvis, Master, Lodge Pukekohe, No. 382. The W.T.'s were ably presented by

W. Bro. C. M. Rollenson, Master, Lodge Papatoetoe, No. 227, W. Bro. K. J. Langton, Master, Lodge of

Harmony, No. 2180, E.C., and W. Bro. P. Arnott, Master of Lodge Sir Walter Scott, No. 15. The collection

for the G.L. Fund of Benevolence amounted to $167 and this was achieved by the persistent persuasion of

the retiring Master, W. Bro. John Herbert amongst his own members and R.W. Bro. Murdoch MacKenzie

amongst the brethren of his district.

W. Bro. Terrill's dignity and sincerity were evinced in the investiture of his Officers.

In the refectory the supper was done full justice, and the ladies and those who assisted in its preparation are

deserving of thanks of all who were present for the

magnificent spread they provided. Well known skin

diver, W. Bro. John Pettit, again provided the fresh

crayfish which has now become an ancient landmark

of Lodge Otahuhu's installation suppers.

The Toasts were of a very high standard with the

Prov. G.M. illustrating the comradeship which exists

in the Craft, and the W.M. touching on the service

brethren give to the community. In replying to the

visitors' Toast W. Bro. E. A. Clayton, Master, Lodge

Tuakau, No. 278 was assisted by the lively remarks

of the Prov..G.M., much to the enjoyment of those

assembled.

A very enjoyable evening ended with the local traffic

chief, Bro. Earnie Seath giving the Tyler's Toast.

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HAWKE'S BAY

FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY

The Installation ceremony of Lodge Omarunui, No. 216, is held in the lodge rooms, Taradale, on the second

Wednesday of the month of March. However, Wednesday 11th March 1970 marked an auspicious occasion

for this was the fiftieth installation ceremony to be conducted since the founding of the Lodge in 1920.

Although 1970 is Lodge Omarunui's Golden Anniversary year, the evening's proceedings were kept in strict

conformity with that of previous years with the exception of inviting the Grand Master. Because of Royal

visit commitments at the time, both the Grand Master and the Pro. Grand Master were unable to attend, but

were represented by the Deputy Grand Master, Rt. W. Bro. D. E. Trevarthen.

The Lodge was tyled at 6.15 p.m., visitors admitted at 7 p.m., and Grand Lodge received at 7.35 p.m. Bro.

Leslie Thomas Warham, Master elect, was then presented to the Provincial Grand Master, Rt. W. Bro. L. J.

Webb and the ceremony conducted in a very dignified manner. This indeed was a historic evening in the

history of Lodge Omarunui and no doubt a great moment in the life of Bro. L. T. Warham, for to be placed in

the chair of King Solomon in this anniversary year was a great honour. Yet he was equal to the challenge and

carried out his duties for the evening with controlled dignity.

For those attending the ceremony and supper proceedings later, there were available brochures outlining the

history of the Lodge, which had been ably formulated and drawn up from past historic records and brought

up to date by W. Bro. S. G. Fisher. The brochures included historic happenings and photographs since the

foundation of the Lodge and a foreword was appropriately written by Rt. W. Bro. L. J. Webb who also

proposed the toast to Rt. W. Bro. D. E. Trevarthen, Deptity Grand Master. In his reply Rt. W. Bro.

Trevarthen congratulated the Lodge on its contribution to Freemasonry and promoted a humorous

atmosphere with his well known, jocular manner.

A special toast of the evening was that of Lodge Omarunui, No. 216, and was proposed by Rt. W. Bro. Sir

Edwin Bate, who pointed out a high standard of determination, integrity and loyalty which reflected on the

early Past Masters, Officers and Brethren of the Lodge. Their resourcefulness to carry on and rebuild the

Lodge premises after being destroyed by the 1931 earthquake was an example for which the Officers of

today could be well proud and thankful.

This toast was replied to by W. Bro. B. J. Langley (W. Master in 1931) who enlightened the Brethren

regarding some of the meetings held under adverse conditions in the infant years of the Lodge. With the

Tyler's Toast, a historic and enjoyable evening was complete.

Credit must go to the Officers' wives, for the willing and thorough manner in which they handled the catering

and supper requirements. The hall floral decorations were again beautifully arranged by Miss G. M.

Williams and Mrs R. Chapman-Taylor.

The April meeting on Wednesday 8th was tyled 30 minutes early, so that after the ceremony of the evening

the members present heard an enlightening address again, on the history of the Lodge by Very. W. Bro. E.

Mason, ably assisted by Past Masters of the Lodge who gave reminiscences of their experiences during their

membership, and particularly while they were Masters of their Lodge.

While these events are already in the past, other Lodge functions arranged for the ensuing year will have

references to a Lodge which has done well during the past fifty years, and intends to continue its contribution

to Freemasonry in the future. —E.H.J.H.

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TARANAKI

OUTSTANDING SERVICE

On Thursday 17 May 1894 J. H. Childs was incited into the Hinemoa Masonic Lodge, 786, S.C., at that time

holding meetings at Midhirst and later shifting to Stratford.

For the next 50 years this man was to give outstanding service to his mother Lodge as an officer and as

master, being installed as R.W.M. in October 1912.

The May 1970 meeting of the Hinemoa Lodge marked the completion of the seventy-sixth year as a member

of this lodge of Bro. Harry Childs, now aged 99. Although not a regular attender over the last two years, he

has always kept in touch with the working of the Lodge, and is still very much respected for his advice which

he is still willing and able to give. It has been the practice of this lodge over the last few years at the May

meeting to work the 1st Degree in honour of Bro. Childs and subsequently the May meeting has become

known as Harry Childs' night.

Bro. Childs pet interest has been the musical side of the ceremonies at our meetings, and as a tribute to him

this year the members of the Lodge have formed themselves into a small orchestra for the purpose of playing

a number of sacred songs and hymns. Originally it was intended to play these hymns at the regular meeting

with Bro. Childs in attendance, but early last month Bro. Harry was hospitalised for 10 days due to a fall at

his home, and the orchestra are now to perform the hymns at his home.

Bro. Childs is still very independent and lives by himself, and his main concern while he was in hospital was

that the lawns at his house would not be cut with the same care and attention that he would have given to

them.

Last year it was decided by Bro. Childs' family that it would be a good idea for him to reside at the Marire

Home in Stratford. After an inspection of the home Bro. Childs informed his daughter that he thought that

the home would be very comfortable for old people and as he did not regard himself in that category he

would not be staying.

A member of Hinemoa, 786, S.C., for 76 years and a P.M. for 58. Although this is not a record in Scottish

Freemasonry, there being two Masons in Scotland who will celebrate their 80th year in Masonry this year,

we in the Hinemoa Lodge are very proud to be able

to celebrate this great occasion in our own lodge

and look forward to join Bro. Harry Childs for his

birthday in August on the occasion of his 100th

birthday.

— JOHN MORE, R.W.M., Hinemoa, 786, S.C.

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WELLINGTON

HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP OF LODGE WATERLOO, No. 13

Brethren of Lodge Waterloo, No. 13 were delighted at their June meeting to bestow honorary life

membership on one of their members, Bro. Donald Archibald McCurdy.

Bro. McCurdy was initiated in Lodge Waterloo on the 13th June 1910 thus completing 60 years of

membership and, at 85 years of age, remarkably fit and well.

The W.M., W. Bro. A. J. Beck, said that his uninterrupted membership of one Lodge was an incredible

example of loyalty as he had, at various times, lived in many parts of New Zealand and overseas and had

associations with several different Lodges.

It was significant that he had been initiated by W. Bro. J. R. Palmer, a former Town Clerk of the City of

Wellington and that 60 years later was warmly congratulated by the present Town Clerk, M.W. Bro. F. W.

Pringle, Pro. G.M.

M.W. Bro. Pringle wished Bro. McCurdy well for the future, with continued good health and membership of

the Lodge for many years to come.

The Brethren had no fears that this would not be so because it was noted with some pride that Bro.

McCurdy's mother was still alive and well, in her 106th year.—G.P.

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ARANUI CHAPTER ROSE CROIX, No. 612

The ceremony of Enthronement of Ex and Per Bro. Allan Tait Hunter, took place at the Masonic Hall, Udy

Street, Petone, on Monday, 20th April, 1970.

In the presence of a very well attended meeting, the Enthronement was conducted by V. Ill. Bro. F. G.

Northern, Inspector General, in a most solemn and efficient manner.

The Chapter continues to prosper, and since Aranui was founded five years ago 28 brethren have been

perfected.

We wish the M.W.S. and Officers a very happy and successful year of office.

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CANTERBURY

EXCELSIOR ROSE CROIX CHAPTER

LATE ILL. BRO. DR T. FLETCHER TELFORD

The death occurred recently of Ill. Bro. Dr T. Fletcher Telford, 30°, at the age of 94. He had been a member

of Excelsior Chapter since 1940, and was a regular attender at meetings for many years. He was a highly

esteemed brother.

Dr Telford was born in Louisiana, and was educated in England, and Trinity College, Dublin. He came out to

Westland in 1905, and was Medical Officer of Health for Canterbury and Westland for 24 years until his

retirement in 1944.

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LATE ILL. BRO. HECTOR MAURICE HOBSON

Excelsior Chapter suffered another severe loss in the death of its Recorder, Ill. Bro. Hector M. Hobson, 30°,

who died suddenly in Wellington. Ill. Bro. Hobson became a member of Excelsior Chapter in 1944 and was

admitted to the 30th Degree in 1959. He had been Prelate of the Chapter and more recently was appointed

Recorder. He was a member of Otago Kilwinning Lodge.

The many brethren who attended the funeral service in Christchurch expressed their sympathy to Mrs

Hobson. The service was taken by Ill. Bro. Hobson's godson, Rev. G. S. Lamont.

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LODGE SHIRLEY, No. 263

LATE WOR. BRO. FRANK JUSTICE TEMPERO, P.G.B.B.

The death has occurred of Wor. Bro. Frank J. Tempero, P.G.B.B., who was a popular and genial brother. He

gave fine service to the craft in Canterbury, and was well known and well respected.

Wor. Bro. Tempero was initiated in Lodge St. George, No. 1128, E.C. in 1921, and joined Lodge Shirley,

No. 263 in 1950 and subsequently served 12 years as Lodge Secretary. He was secretary of Provincial Grand

Lodge for a number of years. His service was recognised by him being granted the rank of Past Grand Bible

Bearer, in 1968.

R.E. Comp. Tempero took a keen interest in Royal Arch Freemasonry, and in recent years held the position

of Grand Treasurer in Grand Chapter. He was a long standing member of Shirley R.A. Chapter and of St.

Augustine Cryptic Council.

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THE CROWN LODGE, No. 138

PRESENTATION OF SERVICES BADGES TO

W. BRO. B. W. HAYES AND W. BRO. G. R. SHEARMAN, P.G.B.B.

V. Wor. Bro. W. G. King„ P.G.C., had the pleasure of presenting to W. Bro. B. W. Hayes and W. Bro. G. R.

Shearman, P.G.B.B., their Fifty Years' Service Badges this evening. V. Wor. Bro. King said: "W. Bro. Hayes

was initiated in 'Boscombe Lodge', No. 2158, E.C., on the 27th November 1918. He subsequently joined

'The Crown Lodge', No. 138, on the 2nd September 1920 and served as Worshipful Master in 1928. I joined

'The Crown Lodge' in 1930, and it was not very long before I came to learn a great deal about W. Bro.

Hayes, and the great amount of work he had carried out for his Lodge. Throughout his long association with

the Lodge he has carried the spirit of Freemasonry into his daily life, and worked for the love of the Craft. A

great deal of the furniture within the Lodge was made in the joinery factory of W. Bro. Hayes. Fifty years is

a very long time to have been associated with the Craft; and our Worshipful Brother has during these years

contributed a tangible example of love and devotion that we all may try to build upon.

"W. Brother G. R. Shearman joined 'The Crown Lodge' in December 1919, was a Foundation Member of

Lodge 'Corinthian', No. 321 and was instrumental in the Founding of Lodge 'Takahe', No. 397, serving as its

first Worshipful Master in 1957, and again in 1958. W. Brother Shearman has availed his services for

lectures in many Lodges throughout Canterbury. Our Worshipful Brother's service to Freemasonry was

recognised in 1967 when the Rank of P.G.B.B. was conferred. W. Brother Shearman is still very active, and

his appearance at Installations in company with Grand Lodge Officers is something our Lodge may well be

proud of.

"What a momentous occasion, Brethren, this is to have served Freemasonry for fifty years."

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PRESENTATION TO BRO. C. H. BULL

An enjoyable ceremony took place at Churchhill Courts recently when Brother Clarence H. Bull was

presented with his 50 years Grand Lodge Service Badge. Fourteen brethren, seven from the Crown Lodge

and seven from the Ashley Lodge attended. V. Wor. Bro. G. King and Wor. Bro. H. Wright spoke on behalf

of the Crown Lodge, and V. War. Bro. J. C. Hancox and Wor. Bro. S. W. M. Smith spoke for the Ashley

Lodge. Wor. Bro. Russell Bull, a son of Bro. Bull was present. Wor. Bro. B. Stanton, a recipient of a 50

Years' Badge and a member of the Ashley Lodge, was given the honour of presenting the badge to Brother

Bull, who expressed pleasure at the event. Bro. Bull was initiated in the Ashley Lodge in 1920, and he is

now 89 years of age.

Through the courtesy of Matron McGhie a very enjoyable supper was served.

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The Installation meeting of Lodge Riccarton, No. 276 was held on 19th May when Bro. J. H. Chaney was

installed as Master. The ceremony was conducted by V.W. Bro. A. R. Mills, Assistant Provincial Grand

Master, assisted by the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge.

M.W. Bro. J. S. Hawker, P.G.M. represented Grand Lodge and gave the Address to the Brethren. R.W. Bro.

A. F. Fisher, P.D.G.M. and R.W. Bro. R. Hepburn, P.G.W., both Past Masters of Lodge Riccarton, assisted

in the ceremony.

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The bimonthly meeting of the Masters' and Past Masters' Lodge, No 130 was held on 20th May when a paper

was given by R.W. Bro. R. Hepburn, P.G.W. on Royal Arch Masonry. There was a large attendance and a

good discussion and the Brethren were obviously much interested in the subject.

The Excelsior Rose Croix Chapter held its quarterly meeting on 13th May when Ex. and Per. Bro. J.

McMillan, I.P. Soy., presided and admitted one candidate to the Rose Croix Degree. The M.W.S. Ex. and

Per. Bro. H. N. Pyne, is at present in hospital and the Brethren extended to him their sympathy in his illness

and best wishes for his recovery.

At the quarterly meeting of the Royal Canterbury Knight Templar Preceptory, Emt. Kt. E. J. Wilson,

Preceptor presided. One candidate was installed as a Knight of the Temple. The Emt. Preceptor was assisted

by Emt. Knights R. Hepburn, S. W. M. Smith, G. W. Soal and L. Rhodes. This was the Preceptor's last night

in the Chair and his Toast was proposed in the Refectory by Emt. Kt. R. Hepburn.

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FIFTY YEAR'S JEWEL

On Saturday the 23rd May 1970 at the regular monthly meeting of Cheviot Lodge, 124, a 50 year's service

Jewel was presented to V. Wor. Bro. Frederick Daniel Childs, P.G.D.C.

V. Wor. Bro. Childs was initiated into Lodge Cheviot on the 4th March 1920. Nine years later he was

installed as Master and three years after that was appointed as Secretary, a position he held for 38 years up

until the 4th April 1970, with honour to the Lodge and distinction to himself. Had not a serious accident last

year precipitated his retirement, he might still be adorning this office.

During his period as Secretary he saw the Lodge through many difficult years and its present good heart and

prosperity are in a very real sense the result of and a reward for his consistent and constant effort. After a

period of years as Secretary he was presented with a Secretary's Jewel, a well deserved tribute to his untiring

work in that office.

In 1947 V. Wor. Bro. Childs received the appointment as Grand Steward while in 1963 Grand Lodge

honoured him further with the Honoris Causa rank of P.G.D.C. in recognition of his services to the Lodge.

During 1952 he wrote an informative and interesting history of the Lodges' first 50 years and in 1962

brought it up to date for the Diamond Jubilee.

Presenting the Jewel V. Wor. Bro. G. W. Soal, P.G.L., quoted the many excellent qualities of V. Wor. Bro.

Childs and reflected on his services and attributes, ending with the Woodrow Wilson quotation—the real

measure of a man:

"No thoughtful man ever came to the end of his life and had time and a little space of calm from which to

look back upon it, who did not know and acknowledge that it was what he had done unselfishly for others

and nothing else, that satisfied him in the retrospect, and made him feel that he had played the man."

—H.C.H.

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OTAGO
April 25th, Anzac Day, marked the 48th Installation meeting of The Service Lodge, No. 237, at the Masonic

Hall, Moray Place, Dunedin.

A well attended muster of over 200 brethren, many from long distances came specially to pay their respects

to the new Master and the Lodge.

The Prov. G.M., R.W. Bro. G. D. King and a large following of Grand Lodge Officers conducted the

ceremony.

After the Master, W. Bro. D. D. Holland was installed the Annual Anzac ceremony of dedication was

presented by the Master and Brethren.

W. Bro. D. D. Holland opened the proceedings by presenting the following address to the assembled

Brethren.

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Service to Humanity—Service to Mankind

"Tonight I want to address you on the subject of Service to Humanity—Service to Mankind.

"During my boyhood, somewhere in the mists of antiquity I remember learning the Golden Rule and I am

sure these words will not be new to the assembled brethren, but nevertheless they are for ever fresh and

convey a deep and abiding truth.

" `Do unto others as you would they should do to you'. These few simple words sum up for me the whole

principle of Service to Humanity and Service to Mankind.

"Last year I had the privilege of being the guest of honour at a family birthday party. I was fifty. Now I know

that some of our older brethren here probably consider, that at age fifty I am still a very young man, but I

also know that those of you who are much younger than I am, will consider that my youth is long past.

"But in these few moments, while we reflect on the question of Service to Humanity and Service to

Mankind, I would ask that you reflect with me on the years given to mortal man in which he has the

opportunity to give or deny his Service to Humanity and to Mankind.

"The psalmist of old tells us that the days of our years are three score and ten, or even by reason of strength

four score years, but whatever it is it is soon gone and we fly away.

"And so in my own case given a normal life span it may seem a long time yet, but I reflect back as many of

you will no doubt do as you sit here with me tonight. And in the reflecting back we all realise how short a

life span is, not how long it is. In the reflecting back the duration of what is left falls into its correct

perspective.

"For it was Holmes that wrote: 'Life is a running shade with fettered hands, that chases phantoms over

shifting sands'.

"Yes, life is short, and it is important that we recognise its short duration, because it is only with this

recognition that we can enjoy it as we were meant to; and unless we not only learn, but practice the Golden

Rule of doing unto others as you would that they should do to you, we can never ourselves achieve the

greatest pleasure and joy of living; for it is only as we give out in service to others that we ourselves obtain

the greatest riches from living this life of ours.

"For we are meant to enjoy life and we are meant to savour it a day at a time.

"Today has the same opportunities for each one of us regardless of our age, and regardless of our occupation.

"This Day on and Thereafter; in Service to Mankind and Service to Humanity, we all have the opportunity to

be truthful. How many of us have been guilty of covering up the truth, even to those closest to us, our own

wives and families.

"This day on and thereafter; in Service to Humanity and Service to Mankind, we have the opportunity to

forget and forgive. All too often we feel we must cultivate the art of remembering, and we neglect the art of

forgetting and forgiving. A certain Greek said to another: 'Teach me the art of remembering'. The other

replied: 'Teach me the art of forgetting and forgiving'.

"This day on and thereafter; we have the opportunity to give and to do unto others as you would that they

should do to you. Who was it who told us, that we pass through this world but once? And good thing

therefore that we can do, or any kindness that we can show to any human being let us do it now. Let us not

defer it or neglect it, for we shall not pass this way again.

"This day on and thereafter; in Service to Humanity and Service to Mankind we can be contented. Half the

trouble with this world is the spirit of discontent which pervades its air. We tend to look at the green fields

next door, and yet the same people we envy are so often looking into our own green fields which we fail to

recognise.

"To be content is to be happy and to be happy brings joy to others. After all what really are the most

important things hi life? The first thing that comes to most people's mind is money. Money to buy material

things, real treasure cannot come from money, and more important than that, money so often possesses a

man's soul in such a way that he is denied the opportunity to give Service to Mankind and Service to

Humanity, and in so doing he is denied the greatest treasure that this earth can give him.

"The best things in life are freely available to us all this day and every day thereafter. Age has nothing to do

with it, the past has nothing to do with it. This day and every day thereafter is the day.

"Walking through the gardens of Glenfalloch one comes upon the words of John Bailie which I feel are

pertinent to this subject, for they suggest to me, that to give service to Humanity and Service to Mankind we

must first stop and take stock of the priorities of life, this is what he said: 'Forbid that I should walk through

thy beautiful world with unseeing eyes'.

" 'Forbid that the lure of the market place should ever entirely steal my heart away from the love of the open

acres and the green trees.

" 'Forbid that under the low roof of workshop or office or study I should ever forget thy great over arching

sky.

" 'Forbid that when all thy creatures are greeting the morning with songs and shouts of joy, I alone should

wear a dull and sullen face.

" 'Let the energy and vigour which in thy wisdom thou hast infused into every living thing, stir today within

my being that, I may not be among thy creatures, as a sluggard and a drone.

'And above all give me the grace to use these

beauties of earth without me, and this eager stirring

of life within me, as means whereby my soul my rise

from creature to creator and from nature to nature's

God.'

"John Bailie has a message for us all, to stop for

awhile and come down to earth, to establish our

priorities, to condition ourselves in such a way that it

becomes natural to do unto others as you would that

they should do to you; and in the doing, to offer

ourselves in Service to Humanity and Service to

Mankind."—W.C.W.