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FreemasonIssue 4 (Vol. 45), December 2017

300 & 175 Both a good innings

www.freemasonsnz.org Buffalo Beach, Whitianga. David Wall In this issue

From the Editor 2 Clyde celebrates 150 Years of Lodge Dunstan No 103 20 Hot Off the Press 3 FREEMASONS New Zealand Grand Master’s visits 3 Freemasons New Zealand 2016/17 Annual Report Grand Master 4 300 not out 2016/17 Annual Report 21 President of the Raising the roof 33 Board 4 Present and future THE FREEMASONS

Executive Director 5 CHARITY www.freemasonsnz.org 1 A time to reflect Grants 101 34 All Projects Great News clips 6 and Small 35 Speak Up for Reducing asthma Freemasonry 8 and allergies A work in progress this summer 36 Have Your Say 10 Freemasons Foundation Freemasons and Report 38 ANZAC Day 2018 11

Partners in Freemasonry 40 FREEMASONS IN ACTION Masonic Villages Trust 42 Golf Balls Galore 12 Royal Arch 44 Lodge Celtic No 477 SC celebrates Badge presentation a 150 years 12 family affair 46 Spuds, buckets, Alzheimers and What makes men stay for so Freemasons 13 long in Freemasonry? 46 Pioneer Lodge celebrates 175 years in Three Acts 14

th Welcome to our newest 300 Anniversary Celebrations Freemasons 47 of the United Grand Lodge of England 18 The Last Word! 48 Service Awards 49

COVER PHOTOS HRH Duke of Kent, Grand Master United Grand Lodge of England, with Grand Master Mark Winger, at the 300th celebrations. New Zealand Pacific Lodge 175th celebrations, with Justin Lester, Mayor of Wellington.

www.freemasonsnz.org 1 FREEMASONS NEW ZEALAND Level 6, Freemasons House From the Editor 195–201 Willis Street Te Aro, Wellington 6011 PO Box 6439, Marion Square Wellington 6141 This time of the year tends to focus us on our God, our neigh- New Zealand bour and our family (and ourselves too) but as Freemasons Ph: +64 4 385 6622 we would know that we must try to see that these themes are Fax +64 4 385 5749 carried on throughout the whole year. Email: [email protected] As Freemasons, we are charged to look beyond ourselves to [email protected] our community and to the wider world and to the betterment www.freemasonsnz.org of humankind by our own good example. Then bit by bit and as can be best managed by each of us we must try to improve The New Zealand Freemason is the official journal of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of New Zealand. their lot. Unless otherwise indicated, the opinions expressed and the We should perhaps take stock; by making a list of what we advertising content are those of the authors and do not done that is good and right and what we have failed to do. necessarily reflect the policy of Grand Lodge. Reflection on these things will give us renewed vigour to do Articles appearing in this journal may be reproduced what right and proper. without permission provided acknowledgement of the Remembering that good example creates good behaviours source is made and a copy of the publication is forwarded in others. to the Grand Secretary. “There but for the grace of God go I” – should be our Queries or comments regarding subscription or distribution constant mantra; in remembering how lucky we are and how should be addressed to [email protected] or the Chief Executive PO Box 6439, Marion St. Wellington unfortunate others may be and what we need to do to shorten 6141. Queries and comments regarding content and the gap. advertising should be addressed to the Editor. Spend your year always finding the positive in life and work- Contributions to the magazine, preferably in electronic ing through the challenges it may throw at you. form (e.g. MS Word documents) are greatly appreciated Give a little, love a little and live a little. and should be of interest to a wide audience. Photographs 2018 is bringing many changes to our organisation in should be high quality, preferably in jpg or tif format. personnel, location and focus as we endeavour to make our Contributions may be edited in order to fit space available masonic family the centre of everything we do in Freemasonry. and to achieve overall balance. Letters to the Editor Come with us on the journey as only you can make it succeed. should not exceed 300 words. A guidance sheet for This issue contains the Annual Report of Freemasons preparation of publishable material is available on request New Zealand including The Freemasons Charity, Asthma from the Editor. Contributions should be forwarded to th [email protected] and Summer, first New Zealand Lodge to celebrate its 175 Anniversary, ANZAC Day 2018, 300th of the United Grand Freemasons NZ contributions to Duane Williams, Lodge of England, Partners in Freemasonry and much, much [email protected] more. The New Zealand Freemason magazine is a cover to Royal Arch contributions to Geoff Davies, cover read. [email protected] We wish all our readers – members, their partners and fami- Magazines are distributed in March, June, September lies, our widows and friends of Freemasonry a Holy Christmas, and December. The deadlines for contributions are the a happy Festive and Holiday Season and all the very best for the first day of February, May, August and November Ne w Year. Layout by Bartlett Projects, Wellington Printed by Fisher Print Ltd, Palmerston North VWBro Duane Williams MBE, JP, KLJ, PDistGM Copyright © 2017 Freemasons NZ

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Australian Grand Installations Our Grand Master Mark Winger would Accommodation details from the appreciate the company of Brethren United Grand Lodge of Victoria and their partners, to the four Grand 6–9 April 2018 and the Grand Lodge Installations in Australia in 2018, in South Australia and Northern Territory Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and Perth. 20–23 April 2018. Please contact National Office has received, so [email protected] if far, Registration, Programme and interested for information.

GRAND MASTER’S VISITS

17–19 Nov 2017 300th Celebrations of 9 Dec Visit to Nelson Malborough District, 27–28 Jan 60 Year Bar RWBro Jim District North Island New Zealand Picton and Blenheim. Logan PGW, Waipukurau and United Grand Lodge of England, 18 Jan 2018 Lodge Kauri No 474 1st Degree Palmerston North Rotorua for Lewis, Auckland 21 Feb 70 Year Bar WBro Harry Atkinson, 23–25 Nov 175th Celebrations of 19–21 Jan The St Andrews Kilwinning Lodge Auckland New Zealand Pacific Lodge No 2, No 79 150th Celebrations, Wanganui 2–4 Mar Southern Division Conference, Wellington Methven www.freemasonsnz.org 3 GRAND MASTER PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD 300 not out Present & future

Greetings and a specially scripted stage show. I remember (as if it was What a wonderful Unbelievable. yesterday) writing my first experience, and how for- However, mindful I was travelling half article as President of The tunate I was to represent way round the world to attend this spec- Board for New Zealand the Grand Lodge of New tacular event, I was determined to also Freemason magazine. But, Zealand in London at the strengthen our bonds with the Scottish it wasn’t yesterday, it was a Tercentenary of the United Grand Lodge and Irish constitutions – and hence the year ago! So it is timely to look back on of England. trips to Edinburgh and Dublin where we 2017 to acknowledge and celebrate the I hope you found my daily blogs to were warmly received, and we presented advances we have made. be of interest. The Deputy Grand Master each with a fine carved waka suitably Throughout the year the Board has con- was my photographer and writer – using inscribed, tinued its focus on improvements in the the technology created by Russell Pratt, While in the UK, I had the opportu- areas of Membership, Communications we completed twice-daily reports on our nity to talk with freemasons about their and Finance. Programmes such as the activities in Europe – and all made avail- ideas and experiences, to learn from Speak Up campaign, changes to the able on the Divisional websites. them and to share with them our ideas structure of National Office and the sale There is more information elsewhere and projects. Naturally the Speak Up of Freemasons House, have begun to in the magazine so let me focus on one For Freemasonry campaign received a produce results – but it is early days yet, or two aspects of the events which stuck regular airing, and was very well received and we need to continue the momentum in my mind. At the main event on 31 by our sister Grand Lodges many of we have started. October 2017, there were 137 Grand whom expressed interest in finding out Speak Up for Freemasonry. This Masters from all round the world to- more about the detail. I have brought initiative covers two of our three areas of gether at the one place, celebrating free- back a few thoughts which the Board of focus, namely membership and commu- masonry. That in itself was a record, and General Purposes can grapple with over nications. It has provided the platform illustrated the importance of the events. the coming months, which also goes to and impetus we needed. Many of us (not There are some 196 Grand Lodges demonstrate the benefits of meeting all) are now actively and openly talking recognised around the world in many internationally with fellow-masons, to about Freemasonry and its values, not countries and locations, demonstrating keep the ideas flowing, to ensure we are just within our Lodges but also our com- the reality that freemasonry is indeed not getting isolated from main-stream munities and within wider audiences. spread to the four corners of the world. freemasonry, and to ensure we remain a Many events have been organised that The Grand Lodges are all ranked force on the international stage. have seen Lodges open their doors and by their age – the date they were for- I was delighted with the support engage more with their local communi- mally recognised by UGLE – and for New shown by brethren and our ladies to the ties – with some great coverage in local Zealand we were ranked as the 75th old- visit to UK, on Facebook, the Divisional papers. This increased openness will (I est Grand Lodge (out of 196). blog page and elsewhere. It is an occa- am confident) result in increased mem- Experiencing the Royal Albert Hall sion to rejoice in Freemasonry, to recog- bership over time. Also several Lodges full to the brim with freemasons in re- nise the universality of the order, and to are now trialing the Facebook recruit- galia, celebrating our organisation, sing- partake in a worldwide celebration of the ment initiative that was showcased at the ing some fine traditional anthems, with good work that we do. divisional meetings. These are at various orchestral backing, artistic direction What a great way to start 2018! stages – but several have now resulted in Mark Winger Grand Master new members being introduced. It is also pleasing to report that Speak Up for Freemasonry not just motivated Dear Brother Winger, Freemasons in New Zealand, it has re- It was a pleasure to welcome you to our Tercentenary ceived interest from Freemasons around Celebrations in London. the world, with requests to use the It was very kind of you to make a presentation. The material being received from Australia. miniature traditional Māori canoe in box is currently on America and the United Kingdom. display in a special exhibition in our Museum and will National Office changes.Early on be incorporated into our permanent collections. Please in the year it was acknowledged that we pass on to your Brethren our thanks for their generosity. needed to make changes not only to the Yours sincerely and fraternally, structure of our team at national office but Grand Master also to the ownership of the building itself. [HRH the Duke of Kent Changes to the structure were re- KG, GCMG, GCVO, ADC quired to ensure we had the right set United Grand Lodge of England]

4 www.freemasonsnz.org EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR A time to reflect

of skills to provide the tools and sup- The holiday season is I will be working closely with our port to the Divisional Grand Masters normally a time for quiet senior leadership team to create op- and through them the District Grand reflection. portunities for Lodges that would like Masters so that they could implement In our own way, we apply to bring the more, better, different, less their respective plans. As a result of these the principles of: More, bet- principles to life in to their own Lodge. changes two new positions were cre- ter, different, less when ac- We have already put these principles ated; Executive Director and a Head of cessing the year that was. The following to the test in five Lodges throughout the Communications and Administration. considerations normally apply: country. I am pleased to advise that we have Do more of what makes us happy or To access effectiveness, we selected appointed Gareth Turner as Executive more of what we know works. two Lodges in Southern, three in Central Director, and Gareth started with us on If there is an opportunity to make it and one in Northern. 20th November, and his column and better or be better do it. All Lodges that participated ex- thoughts are on this page. Our search If what we’re trying to achieve is not perienced an increase in community for a Head of Communications and working try doing it in a different way awareness, existing membership engage- Administration is still ongoing. or differently all together and doless of ment and personal development of the As a result of these changes our Chief whatever gives no value or brings no joy. Brethren involved. Executive, Laurence Milton, leaves us on These are the basic principles we can These exciting results for the Lodges 1 December after 15 years as both Grand apply to life and our Lodges, and I will involved saw many new candidate in- Secretary and Chief Executive. On behalf be using as the foundation stone as your quiries with one Lodge initiating eight of the Board, I would like to take this op- new Executive Director. new members having only been in the portunity to thank Laurence (and also Our communities need Freemasonry trial for eight weeks. his wife Sue), for their contributions to more than ever; the 6 o’clock news is a The success of this trial really came Freemasonry New Zealand whilst in window to reflect on and stark evidence from the belief and attitude that good these roles. of that. things will come from change it’s also Finances – Freemasons House has To give our communities the experi- fair to say that if nothing changes then now been sold, which has removed ence of all that Freemasonry has to offer nothing will happen these Lodges are both risk and cost. For the short term we need to make change and that change testament to that. we are renting space in it, however, this needs to start on an individual level. What are you going to do next year to situation is short term only and we are I am confident that with our Grand encourage change in your Lodge? actively looking at other office space. Masters vision, and the motivation of All the very best to you all and your I am also pleased to report that we our senior leadership team, next year families for the holiday season have made a small surplus of $130,897 will bring new and exciting opportuni- Merry Christmas this year. The Boards aim is to invest the ties for our craft. Gareth Turner surplus in supporting the activity of the Over the coming months you will Executive Director Divisions and Districts. be hearing a lot more from me and our In closing, as the President of The National Office support team. Board I have had the pleasure this year to represent our Grand Master at several meetings around New Zealand. I would like to take his opportunity to thank (on behalf of my wife Gill and myself) those Lodges and Brethren for their warm Compliments of the season, support and hospitality – it has been much appreciated and we have thor- oughly enjoyed being part of the various celebrations. from the National Office team As we enter the holiday period, on behalf of the Board I wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. If you are traveling over the holidays, travel safe and we’ll see you in 2018. Peter Benstead, President of the Board

www.freemasonsnz.org 5 News clips

Blind Freemason becomes Master of his Lodge Where in the World? he Grand Master Mark Winger at- Lodge Concord No 39 Master, WBro T tended the Installation of Brother Dario Quilatan’s visit to Mt Moriah Mark Luxon as the Master of The Avon Lodge No. 51, AF&AM Grand Lodge of Shirley Lodge No 185 in Christchurch on North Dakota, and at Mount Rushmore Thursday 14 September 2017. (with at least a couple of Freemasons Mark was initiated into The looking down on him). Millennium 2000 Lodge No 465 in 2004, Got a photo of you and the New so with 13 years in the Craft, he was Zealand Freemason magazine somewhere installed as Master by Graham Wrigley, in New Zealand or overseas then send it Deputy Grand Master. Mark is blind Master, South Island, New Zealand to [email protected] from birth so the installation ceremony English Constitution accompanied by with a few words. had to be adapted to communicate their District Grand Lodge members. aspects of the workings in a tactile fash- With a new Candidate to Initiate in ion as well as verbally. Dep GM did the November and plus two Fellow Crafts ceremony with dignity and decorum – awaiting Raising, WBro Luxon is going explaining the signs and the ceremony as to have a busy year. it proceeded – and the new Master ended Earlier in the day, the Grand Master the night on an absolute high – and we met with the Board of the Shirley all made an advancement in masonic Freemasons Centre complex, and had a knowledge! constructive discussion with them about A strong attendance of some 90 their building, giving them my support Brethren from the top of the South for Freemasonry in the Canterbury re- Island (Havelock Lodge) and from the gion and commenting on the important Midland District made this a memorable role the Shirley building played in that night. Some 17 Masters attended on future. the night, as well as the District Grand The Grand Master also took the opportunity to visit the historic Lodge of Unanimity Sumner Lodge Building at Ferrymead Heritage Park, and the construction site in Ferry Road of the new boutique Lodgerooms envisioned by the members of The Canterbury Kilwinning Lodge.

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6 www.freemasonsnz.org The Combined Working of the 2017 Masters of Auckland After the recent merging of the three to other Masonic commitments. The Auckland districts into one, Glenn Brethren came from Orewa in the North Clark, Master of Lodge North Harbour of Auckland and to Papakura in South No.182, coming to the end of his first Auckland. Once all the Charges were year in the chair, and he was looking at allocated we had two Rehearsals, and the planning the next years working and as we know all Lodges have their own seeing an opportunity to help grow the traditions and ways of doing workings, bonds between the Auckland Lodges. but with the support of the Director of He started to discuss with the Brethren Cermonies of Lodge North Harbour of his Lodge and then the District Grand Ken Smith, and the District Grand Master, Dennis Waller Director of Ceremonies the possibility if having Bill Palmer, worked a combined working. together to make it all He then started to call work. The Candidates other sitting Masters to be Passed to the 2nd whom he had great Degree were Bro Trent respect for by seeing McDonald of Lodge the quality of their North Harbour, and work and the friend- Bro Trent Barrett from ship they had shown the Browns Bay Lodge, him. The other sitting thus Making it a Double Masters jumped at the Trent Degree. idea of doing a work- A great experience ing together, unfortu- for both the candidates nately a few Brethren and their visiting newer needed to pull out due Freemasons.

Portable Portico – an interesting history A masonic portico has been travelling the South Island for a number of years build in 1936 for Lodge Clutha No 14 in Balcutha, South Otago then when they closed to Malvern Lodge No 230 In Coalgate then after closing to the nearby The Methven Lodge No 51 both in Mid-Canterbury where it has currently settled. A truly portable piece (portico) of masonic history. The Latin motto – Hear, See, Be silent.

Lodge Dunstan No 103 150th History and Jewel. See full story page 20.

www.freemasonsnz.org 7 Speak Up for Freemasonry 2 0 1 8 A work in progress 7 It is 12 months since our Grand Master told us to go out and start telling the world about Freemasonry. Have we?

e said too many people knew little Districts have made it their business to Take the case of a Northern Lodge H if anything about Freemasonry take up the Grand Masters challenge who have been worrying about recent and it was time, if our organisation was to bring Freemasonry to the attention resignations and planning some action. to flourish again, to start speaking up of the public in many different ways. In the last few months five very positive for Freemasonry and telling the story There have been many ‘open’ gatherings prospective Candidates have appeared. about our fine principles and our many where non-masons and their ladies, You could say ‘out of the blue.’ Who are benevolent actions. even families, have been invited into the they? Lodge room for a glimpse of our work No 1: A Turkish Freemason immi- and what it means. grant with young family. Freemasonry has also made an ap- No 2: A young Australian Freemason pearance at many public events such as moving to New Zealand for his work. A&P Shows while Lodges and Districts No 3: An ex-member of the Lodge, have organised a myriad of other events middle-aged with maturing lifestyle. designed to interact with the general No 4 & No 5: Younger men, totally public – men’s health and rugby injuries unknown. are but two. Is it just co-incidence or could it, at However standing alone and least partially, be due to the publicity Speaking Up without a surrounding the Lodge has received this year via the support framework is an altogether dif- local newspaper around the new Master He also said that if we all took the ferent challenge. There is no record of and the support given by the Lodge to trouble to talk about Freemasonry to how many Freemasons have been bold a group of disadvantaged children of our friends and neighbours we could enough to try. Anecdotal evidence sug- the District? Supported of course by the turn the numbers around and see a new gest many have, but the same source also Brethren speaking up about their work enthusiasm evolve. shows the reality of Brethren not able to for these children. We’ll assume it’s the But he added that it wouldn’t be easy get to grips with the idea of ‘suddenly’ latter! and that it would take some of that par- discussing their membership in an open ticularly masonic quality, perseverance, unaffected manner. Old habits and con- to realise his hopes. straints implied by the ritual are deeply So, 12 months down the road it’s embedded, not so easily overcome. No worth taking stock: one said it would be. This is a long-term project. It will take time. Early days There is no doubt that a tremendous The numbers amount of ‘Speaking Up’ has been done It is far too early to talk numbers. There all over the country, enough to know is no sign yet in the official figures of any that the membership and Lodges, and overall increase in membership. But nor was it expected. Being at the mercy of a huge back- log of public ignorance it is unrealistic to expect any such change so soon. But there are signs – and signs are something we understand!

8 www.freemasonsnz.org Freemasons New Zealand ‘Speak Up for Freemasonry’ - Awareness Project Commencing November 2016

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ThingsFOR every FOR FREEMASONRY FREEMASONRYLodge can do FOR FREEMASONRY to get the ball Year 2 prospects 4 Speechrolling bubble in 2018 Have 5we Horizontal made any open impression in the 6 Horizontal reversed first 12 months of this project? Have 1. Start with deciding that we spoken up enough to awaken the Master colour variationsSpeaking Up can help. Think curiosity amongst the good men in our positively! Act positively. Keep communities to make the move to join reminding your Brothers to us? Have you seen evidence of speaking The same Lodge is now planning a speak up. up giving your Lodge an increase in en- Facebook campaign (being guided by 2. Support your District and any quiry this year? That will, of course, de- Grand Lodge) to test that water. If more project that is aimed at showing pend on how much effort has gone into enquiries result, and there is every ex- Freemasonry is an active part of making your Lodge and Freemasonry pectation that they will, having proven the whole community. more ‘visible’ in the community. We are successful elsewhere, then this Lodge certainly on the way. will have a busy 2018! 3. Run a meeting at the Lodge room for non-masons where There is no formal measurement What next? you can explain what we do. If of activity being made. There are no you don’t know how to do this awards or prizes to be handed out. The Speaking up for Freemasonry is a FOR FOR FOR ask for help! And ask your local rewards are in the satisfaction of having publicity campaign. It is designed to FREEMASONRY FREEMASONRY FREEMASONRY more good men in our ranks, Lodges raise the awareness of Freemasonry in newspaper to give you a few lines of space to announce that growing not closing, more fellowship, the public mind in a favourable way. you’re doing it. more benevolence. It is not advertising Freemasonry for The work has only just begun. So roll sale! There is absolutely no doubt that7 Golda 4. Dream up a scheme to help the 8 Light blue 9 White up your sleeves. Let’s get on with it. Do it Lodge can create a better public image community surrounding the for Freemasonry. Do it for your Lodge. of itself by being seen to be active in its Lodge. There will be plenty of Do it for your own self-satisfaction. community. AndFor if itultra attracts small attention spaces groups that need help! Collect Colour palette And watch us go. it follows that potential members will some money from your mem- notice. Do you want your Lodge to be bers and ask the Freemasons successful? Do you want to see your Charity to match it. Present it “I am tremendously proud of Dark blue Gold membership grow? Do you want to en- and take pictures for the local the effort all our people have c100 m68 y0 k50 c10 m40 y100 k0 joy your Freemasonry more. Then start paper. made in getting the Speak Up r0 g49 b104 r228 g160 b37 speaking up. 5. Make sure your members know for Freemasonry project off what The Freemasons Charity is the ground in this last year. doing. Do they all know where I am committed to the task Light blue Black the money comes from and of having us recognised by c48 m0 y0 k0 k100 how it is spent? Do they know the public for the force for r116 g209 b246 k60 how the system works and who k30 good we are and I ask you to 10 Small qualifies for11 assistance? Smaller 12 Smallest k0 continue the excellent start we 6. Ask your local paper to publish have made and I give you my the Installation of your Master with a photo. assurance that I will be there for you on this journey.” 7. Get your Lodge onto the internet. Somehow. Appoint — MWBro Mark Winger, a member to investigate. The Grand Master older members won’t want to know but the younger ones do! 8. And whatever you do and wherever you go in 2018, Need more booklets? Just ask… Speak Up for Freemasonry!

www.freemasonsnz.org 9 HAVE YOUR SAY

Dear Editor At each Annual Communication, on Dear Editor the first day of a two-day event, the Grand Our masonic family TEN WAYS TO Save YOUR LODGE by Master and his officer enter ceremonially doing the exact opposite: I just received your latest copy of the New into Grand Lodge. Our Grand Master then 1. Acknowledge change is necessary but Zealand Freemason here in Victoria, British greets all heads of concordant and appen- don’t change anything till I die. Columbia, Canada. As always most enjoy- dant orders that are assembled: Scottish 2. Don’t include women on your planning able reading as well as photos of events Rite of Canada, Royal Arch Masonry, committees such as community work that have taking place in your country. Cryptic Rite, Red Cross of Constantine, and social events. Collectively, a history of busy Freemasonry Knights Templar, Allied Masonic Degrees, 3. Have combined lunches or events on in New Zealand. Order of Secret Monitor, Royal Order of weekdays so that the younger up-and- I was particularly struck by the article of Scotland, Shrine, as well as the appen- coming men and women cannot attend Bro. Keith Knox – ‘Our Masonic Family’, dant orders: Order of the Eastern Star, as they are at work. this time. Daughters of the Nile, Amaranth, Jobs 4. Hope that charitable work will just It is recognized in British Columbia and Daughters and DeMolay. The display of happen. Yukon jurisdiction that Craft Masonry – ceremonial regalia from all these groups 5. Don’t read the Freemasons magazine Grand Lodge – permits all masonic family is a delight to see. Once that greeting has and get any ideas from there or even groups to work in the jurisdiction once the been given, the heads retire and Grand support other Lodges’ projects. groups have applied for recognition. For Lodge is duly opened. 6. Have a women’s group that meets at the many years, therefore, the Grand Master The list of all bodies acknowledged by same time as the men’s meetings then has been invited to as many of the family Grand Lodge of British Columbia and don’t invite them to eat together. organizations as head of Craft Masonry Yukon are in our Book of Constitutions. 7. Don’t accept any ideas from younger to bring greetings from the Grand Lodge We work hard to maintain a strong rela- members because this is how it’s always and acknowledge the organization as an tionship with all, encouraging masons to been done. It’s tradition you know. important part of the Masonic Family. support what they feel able to beyond their 8. This also applies to ideas from younger His message speaks to the fraternal group Craft membership and encourage their wives. that Grand Lodge is the foundation of all families where they are able and allowed, 9. Complain a lot about how badly things Freemasonry in British Columbia and to be part of the families as well. are going. Yukon, and its privilege to work in the Thank you, Bro Keith, for your interest- 10. Encouraging creativity and enthusiasm jurisdiction has been approved by Grand ing article. is unnecessary unless it’s doing what Lodge. Sincerely, you have always done! Bro Stephen Godfrey Haida Lodge No. 166, Victoria, BC Canada “Let him who would move the world first move himself.” — Socrates

Dear Editor attend your Lodge’s meeting at any time “Those who cannot change their minds provided he is vouched for by a member or cannot change anything.” The Other Orders the Worshipful Master. — George Bernard Shaw The Opinion on page 8 of issue 3 (Vol 45) And yes, it is also timely that we are Jean Park MNZM JP September 2017 was timely and moreover, “Speaking up” about Freemasonry. We just it was correct. have to make sure that we do not restrict At the time of writing this to you our that to Craft Masonry or the other Orders, a number of these photos, one can iden- Lodge is shortly to consider a remit to some of whom are in a sad state are not tify senior members of the Royal Arch; the our divisional conference empowering going to survive. Rose Croix as well as the Grand Master and “a Lodge Worshipful Master to invite I live in a country town. I am a member members of Grand Lodge. Who says you and receive into his Lodge the Principal of two other Masonic Orders. There are have to be a senior member of a Masonic Officers of other Masonic Orders, rec- only so many people within this country Order to have this privilege? ognised by Grand Lodge, in the regalia town who will join our fraternity. I work Finally, I ask these questions. If we are of their Masonic Order”. Yes, there are equally as hard promoting the other two truly speaking up about Freemasonry, why provisos that dispensation will be required orders as our craft Lodge because if we does it take such a long process and a long (although in this day and age one would don’t, Freemasonry will face a slow and time to make these changes? Why doesn’t have thought that we are adult enough to painful demise. So, we are on the front foot. the Board of General Purposes identify make this decision) and those Principal We take every opportunity to promote our these impediments and create the change Officers must be Master Masons. The Lodge by advertisements; feature articles that is required? We have shut people out last proviso was made even recognising and as much publicity as we can generate. for far too long and are suffering the results that one must be a Master Mason to join We do so in conjunction with the other of that inaction. If we are truly speaking up the other orders, however there is always Masonic Orders and we all pay our way. about Freemasonry, we should start from someone who would say that they don’t And, on page 14 of the same issue, there within. have to be subscribing members. The are a number of photos of two worthy WBro Brian Evans WM irony is, than any unattached member may brothers receiving their 50 year Jewels. In United Horowhenua Lodge No 464

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here are many synergies between Anniversary of the end of World War Freemasons of the district. The Grand T Freemasons New Zealand and Royal One. This is supported by RNZRSA. Master encourages the two Freemasons New Zealand Returned and Services Many Freemasons served in that and who are laying the wreath to wear regalia. Association; similar demographics, other conflicts; with a number making Helping with logistics if required for shared membership, similar locations the ultimate sacrifice. example – with venues, or morning tea throughout New Zealand, welfare, etc. Members and Lodges are encouraged and/or organisation of services/parades. We are considering a Memorandum to contact their local RSA before, during of Understanding between our two and afterANZAC Day 2018. After… organisations to find ways to cooperate Working with local RSA’s to iden- and provide mutual assistance. Before… tify opportunities and joint funding to As a way of providing community Acting as Poppy Day Collectors. Defibrillators. There is a 1 for 1 subsidy involvement for Lodges in and around Making aa donation for Poppies to from The Freemasons Charity (to the ANZAC Day 2018, here are some possible be given to every Lodge member, their Freemasons portion of the funding). suggestions. partners and possibly Lodge Widows. Lodges we are sure will come up with Getting involved in organising com- many other ideas for partnering with ANZAC Day 2018 mittees or offering logistical assistance to their local RSA including perhaps use of Our Grand Master Mark Winger en- local RSA’s. each others’ premises, other combined courages Freemasons in New Zealand, projects and activities. not already doing so, to participate On the Day… in this poignant commemoration on Attending ANZAC Day Services/Parades Wednesday 25 April 2018 being the 100th and laying wreaths on behalf of the

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Golf Balls Galore The Crown Lodge No138 assisted by The targets attached. These all have a Velcro Canterbury Masonic Charitable Trust backing and tennis balls are hit at them recently assisted Hororata Junior Golf sticking on impact. There are different to participate in “SNAG Golf” (Starting size specially created golf clubs to suit New At Golf) which is run by Canterbury various age groups. Golf and takes specialised equipment to The Hororata Golf Club 65km west schools and golf clubs to assist teaching of Christchurch has an increasing junior children and potential members. membership as a result and after Labour The equipment consists of a large Weekend when this apparatus was in op- bouncy castle type structure with 10 eration for the second time gained 4 new lady members. They coach junior golf from Springfield in the west to Lincoln in the east at 26 schools and the greatest success was Damien Beckt-Kelly coming third in the 2017 Australian open after starting his golf as a junior at Hororata. The Junior Golf section coached by Pip Deans is most grateful to Freemasonry for our assistance. Gerald Robertson, The Crown Lodge No138

Lodge Celtic No 477 SC celebrates 150 years The leaders of the four Masonic consti- stands out is Bro Thomas Bracken, the organisation”. Bro Gilkinson was also tutions in New Zealand and Brethren noted author and poet. Another noted extremely proud of the fact that, of the assembled at the Masonic Centre in artist was Bro Strachan whose sculptures seven Scottish Lodges chartered in the Manor Place on Saturday 16 September on Signal Hill remain testimony to his South Island, six are still active – three 2017 to join Lodge Celtic No 477 in genius. in Dunedin City, one in Milton, one on its Sesquicentennial celebrations. The The two World Wars had a huge im- the Peninsula and one in Christchurch. festivities included a ceremony of re-ded- pact on NZ and Lodge Celtic was no ex- Three of those have now celebrated their ication of the lodge and the lodge regalia, ception. During the First World War 28 150th year – they look forward to the followed by a dinner held in the Masonic Celtic brothers contributed to the effort other three celebrating in the future. Centre – this included a haggis ceremony, with three paying the supreme sacrifice. Merv Gilkinson Scottish dancing and a Kapa haka group. During the Second World War 20 Lodge Celtic’s first meeting was held Celtic Brethren served. on 15 October 1867 in Wain’s Hotel, Celtic’s oldest member Bro Albert located in Princes Street; the first Right David Kerr joined the Lodge back in Worshipful Master being Bro W Barron. 1945, some 72 years ago; he is still a Later meetings were then held in the regular attendee. He, along with Bros temple located in lower Moray Place. On Ray Craig and Malcolm McLean, 13 February 1881, the temple suffered a were present on Saturday afternoon; disastrous fire which destroyed most of and all three also attended the the lodge’s records except for the Volume Centennial celebration back in 1967. of the Sacred Law and the attendance The Right Worshipful District book. A duplicate charter was later Grand Master, Bro Merv Gilkinson granted and issued by the Grand Lodge said “Freemasonry is the oldest of Scotland. fraternity in existence today and can From 1899 the Lodge met at the be found in almost every country in Masonic Hall in upper Moray Place until the world. The aim is to make young 1990 when the current Masonic Centre men better and is based on brotherly in Manor Place was made available. love, relief and truth. It also builds Lodge Celtic had many Brethren mak- character, confidence and capabil- ing substantial contributions to making ity. Benevolence and charity work NZ a great nation. One individual that are the prime drivers behind our 12 www.freemasonsnz.org Spuds, buckets, Alzheimers and Freemasons odge Gisborne No 233 has a particu- and decorators around town, but also in L lar association with the Alzheimers coordinating the project. During the five Society of Gisborne. Its not that we are years this project has raised $15,000 for all becoming ‘Forget-me-Nots’ – though The Alzheimers Society. I rather suspect that a lot of us have be- There has always been a certain level come rather forgetful – rather it is in the of competitiveness with 3 generations of nature of a fundraiser that has been driven one family having been involved from by Lodge Secretary Daniel Staley since the outset. It appeals to young and old he became a member of that society’s alike with a number of schools getting in management committee. This association on the act. Some entries never get to the has resulted in 5 years of fund raising by weigh in stage due to calamities of one way of a ‘Spud-in-a-Bucket’ competition. kind or another but most participants Lodge members have been instrumental can be assured of having some spuds for in selling registrations preparatory to the Xmas and smallness is no object to win- growing season which begins early in ning, for as everyone knows the smallest September and culminates in the weighing spuds are the tastiest. No one yet has it also challenges the mind to work with and counting of the crop, in each bucket, perfected the art of growing to the de- nature and with our fellow man to help early in December. This latter gree that they have consistently in the understanding and improvement activity takes place in Bunnings ‘scooped the pool’, and the only of his/her gardening skills. Freemasonry Car Park. Bunnings have spon- one who gets a guaranteed out- is about connecting with society in such sored this event by not only come being the sponsor who a way that we help people to help them- providing the seed potatoes but provides the truck for the dirt selves and in the process, we learn by by providing the prizes for each and whatever else is left behind! doing/helping others. The spud is a very of the three categories; greatest The humble potato is, ac- versatile vegetable and is the very symbol weight of spuds, most potatoes, cording to one source, “the of sustenance, just as the ‘Forget-me-Not’ and booby prize. Daniel Staley most perfect creation ever symbolises the Alzheimers. By marrying has had the biggest job, which known to man”. 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In the scale of 300 years of Freemasonry, New Pacific Lodge No.2 which has celebrated its 175th Anniversary represents a significant achievement. Celebrations in Wellington took place over three consecutive nights in November.

Prelude – In the Beginning The first to operate in the new land, the gaining members with a heritage stretch- Barretts Hotel, Lambton Quay, New Zealand Pacific Lodge, was opened ing back nearly 150 years, and from the 1861–67 at the Southern Cross Hotel in Port Waterloo, Otari and Aroha Lodges. Masonic Hall, Boulcott St., 1867–26 Nicholson on 23 November 1842, un- Masonic Temple, The Terrace, der a provisional warrant issued by the The Settings 1926–68 Deputy Provincial Grand Master. The During its first century, New Zealand founders of the Lodge were twelve men Pacific Lodge occupied six different Following the sale of The Terrace, the prominent in the business and public life meeting places culminating in 1926, Lodge moved to Tinakori Road. When it in the settlement. at the Masonic Temple on The Terrace. was sold to the Wellington Bridge Club The founder and first Master, WBro During the first 25 years rooms were the next move was to Ngatoto Street in George Smith, born 1808, came to New rented in various buildings in the main Khandallah and, when that too was sold, Zealand on the ship Sir John Falstaff, ar- streets of Wellington township. The it moved to its present home at Philip riving at Port Nicholson on June 16 1841. Brethren achieved their own building in Street, Johnsonville. The next move may He was a Past Master of The Royal York 1867, which they occupied for 55 years. not be far away. Lodge of Perseverance, No. 7, London. Since then they have continued on the The main reason for the early selec- George Smith died in Dunedin in 1881, move. tion of hotels for Masonic meetings was having moved there in 1854 where he The various early homes were – the convenience of their catering facili- founded and opened the first Lodge. Southern Cross Hotel, Willis St. ties. Ultimately Barretts Hotel won with In the 175 years since it opened the 1882–43 the construction of a Lodge room on the Lodge has had a number of homes and premises, its construction aided by a do- incorporated members from other Barretts Hotel, Lambton Quay, nation of 60 pounds from the Lodge. In Lodges, including from the Leinster 1843–49 1854 a dispute arose with the hotel over Lodge as a group in 1987, and from the Bannatyne’s Warehouse, Willis St., catering charges. The damage sustained United Lodge of Wellington in 2005, thus 1849–50 by the 1855 earthquake necessitated a Barretts Hotel, Lambton Quay [new further move, back to the Crown and site], 1850–54 Anchor until 1861, when the rooms were Crown and Anchor Hotel, Lambton considered unsuitable. Thus, it was back Quay, 1854–61 to Barretts until a building fund was established leading to the construction of the Masonic Hall in Boulcott St.

Thursday 23 November – Act One The 175th commemorations began at a saddened by the very recent death of our regular meeting of the Lodge with the Brother, VWBro Merv Johnston, District reception of the Grand Master, MWBro Grand Master, whom we looked forward Mark Winger, and Officers of Grand to receiving here tonight, otherwise, you Lodge. find us in good heart as we celebrate our In reporting on the Lodge, The Master 175th anniversary.” WBro Stephen Bell, opened proceed- The Lodge report noted a member- ings with the following words. “We are ship of just under 80 Brethren, some WBro George Smith. 14 www.freemasonsnz.org dispersed around NZ, Australia and one in Serbia. “While our membership is aging, we are pleased to have younger men joining us.” The Master continued. “The Lodge has been busy with various charitable activities. Our Charity for this year being Crohn’s and Colitis New Zealand Camp Purple Live. This is a camp for children and young person’s suffering inflammatory bowel disease. They will receive funding towards this year’s camp, courtesy of our MWBro Mark Winger with Past GM’s Mike Pope and John Litton with Entered Apprentices Oliver Ibbetson, Phillip Stevenson, Patrick Flores and Callum Fraser. charitable trust, The Freemasons Charity John Woodall and various fund-raising endeavours. Other beneficiaries include The Marsden into Freemasonry. Phillip, Grandson of Rental, involving home staging and stock Club, the Night Shelter and Camp Freemason Brian Selwyn of Lodge No. management. He is also keen on his Quality. Further, the Lodge awards mu- 42 Wairau, Marlborough, grew up and woodwork and home renovations. Phillip sic scholarships and the William Gibson was educated in Wainuiomata, before has shown interest in Freemasonry for Memorial Scholarship to post graduate starting in the building and construction some time and, with the support of his Religious Studies students.” industry, later moving into plastics and partner Emma, has entered Freemasonry The ceremonial business of the even- manufacturing. A family man now, he on a very auspicious date. ing was the initiation of Phillip Stevenson works as a warehouse manager for Mr

Friday 24 November – Act Two The anniversary celebrations continued first was a presentation, to fund new The second was a line-up of brown with a social function at the Wellesley chairs for the Marsden Club, which pro- paper parcels linked to bid sheets for a Boutique Hotel, home of the Wellington vides a high quality professional day care silent auction to raise funds for Camp Freemasons Centre. Guests, including programme for people with memory loss Purple Live. Bidding was brisk and as the the Grand Master, MWBro Mark Winger, from Alzheimer’s disease or other related results were announced and the pack- and Deputy Grand Master, RWBro disorders in a socially stimulating home- ages opened there were a few surprises, Graham Wrigley, were welcomed by the like environment. This was gratefully ac- favourably received. However, there was Master WBro Stephen Bell. cepted by the Trust Chairman, Douglas one booby prize, a bottle of water. The re- As well as the social aspect, the even- Langford. cipient was encouraged to drink it wisely. ing included two charitable events. The

FROM LEFT Douglas Langford thanks the Lodge for the donation. RWBro Jim Watt calls the auction. Serious bidders reap their rewards.

Saturday 25 November – Act Three The formal celebration took place at Speeches began with VWBro Alan of this Wellington Club in October 1841 The Wellington Club. The honoured Hart, who gave an outline of the history on its current location. guests were His Worship the Mayor of of New Zealand Pacific Lodge. founded In addressing the Mayor, Alan Hart Wellington, Justin Lester, who was ac- only two years after the founding of the said. “Life is in many ways about con- companied by his wife, Elizabeth and the European settlement of Wellington in nections and it is interesting to note that Grand Master MWBro Mark Winger. 1840, the founders were looking to repli- the early list of those involved in the first Adrian Douglas was MC for the evening, cate some of the more familiar surround- Municipal entity in New Zealand, the which comprised a three-course sump- ings from their homes of 12,000 miles Wellington Borough Council, from the tuous dinner and fine wines. away. These included the establishment same period in 1842, included several

www.freemasonsnz.org 15 FROM LEFT Pre-dinner drinks; Historical display; Greeting the Mayor. members of our new Lodge. In fact, we our ranks including Governors General originally from Cust, North Canterbury, supplied, if that be the correct term, the and I acknowledge in our current mem- formerly a policeman and, later, a secu- second Mayor in William Guyton, who bership MWBro Mike Pope.” rity officer, currently resides in Feilding. was supported by eight members of the There was reference to the war service He was initiated into the former Lodge Lodge as aldermen.” and sacrifice of Lodge members during Mairaki on 9 December 1967. He joined “From 1844 until 1867 the affairs both World Wars. In the 1914-18 war the NZ Pacific in December 1982 and was of our city were run by the Provincial Lodge lost nine of the 24 members who Master in 1994/95. In 2000, he gained the Government. This in turn had several served in that conflict. “It was regrettable rank of Past Grand Sword Bearer. members of the Lodge serving in its ranks. that our own Centennial in 1942 was at By the time of our 25th Anniversary, we another time of warfare although on that The Toast again had our own municipal body. Our occasion, of the 20 members who served, The toast to the Lodge was proposed by Lodge was well represented again with only one lost his life. Brother Gavin Mayor Justin Lester, He commented on the first Mayor, Joseph Dransfield, -be Alexander Arthur was killed just before our the comradeship he had observed and ing our then Master and, in turn, being centennial on 15 July 1942 and is buried at the contributions to the community by supported by three other members of the El Alamein War Cemetery, Egypt.” Freemasons. Justin added to the ear- the Lodge in the list of eight councillors. lier comments by Alan Hart, which had His successor, Charles Borlase, was also a Grand Master demonstrated the close links between the member of NZP.” MWBro Mark Winger referred to his early Freemasons and the names on his The Lodge’s civic involvement con- recent attendance at the Grand Lodge of Mayoral chain. He also commented on tinued over the years at varying levels England at its 300-year celebrations and the Freemasons University Scholarships, with four of the Mayors, up to the time his visits to the Grand Lodges of Scotland noting the subsequent success of 2001 of its 50th anniversary in 1892, being and Ireland. He went on to encourage scholar, Jacinda Ardern. members. sustained progress into the future and In response the Master, Stephen Bell, Alan continued by addressing the to plan through analysis, active involve- referred also New Zealand Pacific Lodge‘s Grand Master. “During the 50th anniver- ment and perseverance saying. “We are history as inseparably entwined in the his- sary of the founding of our City as a set- stewards of the present who accept the tory of Wellington observing that many tlement, which was celebrated in 1890, legacy of the past and who must con- of the members used the skills gained the Grand Lodge of New Zealand was struct a strong future for the lodge.” as Freemasons to further the interests of formed from many of the English, Irish The Grand Master finished by pro- Port Nicholson and later Wellington City. and Scottish Lodges then operating in moting active involvement, talking to the Stephen concluded with the follow- the Colony. We take inordinate pride in public while enjoying the experience, in ing words. “While we are proud of our the fact that the first Grand Master of the other words, Speaking Up. history we must look toward the future fledgling Grand Lodge, MWBro Henry which provides many challenges for both Thomson, had been initiated in New An Interlude Freemasonry and the City of Wellington. Zealand Pacific in 1857. We have been A special event in the evening was the Your Worship, on behalf of New Zealand privileged over the intervening years to presentation by the Grand Master, of a 50- Pacific Lodge No2, I thank you for your have counted several Grand Masters in year jewel to WBro Leo Mumford. Leo, t o a s t .”

FROM LEFT Alan Hart; The Grand Master presenting the Jewel to Leo Mumford; The Mayor, Justin Lester, proposing the toast to the Lodge.

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Presentation to Camp Purple Live on Friday night. It is with pride I can an- not present that story is covered on page Last year the Lodge supported an ap- nounce on behalf of New Zealand Pacific 22 of the September issue of New Zealand plication to assist Camp Purple Live to Lodge No. 2, that Camp Purple Live will Freemason. the extent of $2,000. Earlier this year Dr receive $15,000.” Finale Richard Stein and Brian Poole, co-chairs Gastroenterologist Richard Stein re- of the Crohns and Colitis NZ Trust, sponded by expressing his gratitude at the The final event of the most enjoyable made a presentation to the Lodge. As substantial contribution towards the free evening was the cutting of cake by the Stephen Bell said. “When I was looking attendance of children at the 2018 gath- oldest member, Jim Drummond and the for a charity to support it became clear, ering at Camp Adair, Auckland. He also newest member present, Patrick Flores. that Camp Purple Live should be the referred to the research report Reducing At the end of the evening the smiles of charity in our celebratory year. I would the Growing Burden of Inflammatory appreciation on the faces of Co-Chairs of like to acknowledge the help of the NZ Bowel Disease in New Zealand, released C&C NZ Trust, Richard Stein and Brian Pacific Trust, The Freemasons Charity, recently at Parliament. As at the end of Poole, said it all. Lodge benevolence collections, Brethren 2016, 21,000 New Zealanders had been Story and photographs by Morris and guests who have made donations, diagnosed with IBD with numbers in- Robertson, with thanks to Alan including tonight and those who bid creasing at about 5.65% annually. Hart, Stephen Bell and members of generously on the silent auction items Richard then went on to describe NZ Pacific Lodge No.2 Camp Purple Live. For those who were

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his celebration was for 300 years suggested collective noun of a ‘seniority Queen Street. In the evening, they T as a recognised Grand Lodge and of Grand Masters’! went to a Reception hosted by the Lord the beginning of properly organised Sunday 29 October, a ‘Welcome Mayor of London (a Freemason and Past Freemasonry. Dinner’ for overseas visitors which was Grand Organist) at Mansion House. Our Our Grand Master MWBro Mark staged at Grand Connaught Rooms and Grand Master also met RWBro Sir David Winger and Deputy Grand Master earlier in the day our Grand Master at- Wootton Assistant Grand Master (a RWBro Graham Wrigley were invited to tended a Service at Westminster Abbey. former Lord Mayor of London) who was attend these celebrations on 29 October Monday 30 October started with all coming to New Zealand in November for – 1 November 2017 in London. the Grand Masters being received by 300th celebrations in the North Island by Well over 4500 Freemasons were in HRH the Duke of Kent, Grand Master, the English Constitution. attendance from England and around United Grand Lodge of England and Tuesday 31 October was the big day the world, including 137 Grand Masters a viewing of gifts presented on this and very busy with a call on the New from recognised Grand Lodges, which important celebration. New Zealand’s Zealand High Commissioner Rt Hon was the largest gathering of Grand carved kauri Māori waka was the star of Sir Jerry Mateparae GNZM, QSO, KStJ Masters ever assembled and had a the show. They also visited the Museum at New Zealand House. Sir Jerry was in the Grand Lodge Buildings in Greater briefed on Freemasonry in New Zealand

18 www.freemasonsnz.org the United Grand Lodge of England and he was delighted to meet up with Ireland. They took the opportunity to rooms for Grand Lodge, Royal Arch, our team. This was followed in the af- visit the Grand Lodge of Scotland in Mark, Knights Templars and the Ancient ternoon by the main event at the Royal Edinburgh and the Grand Lodge of and Accepted Rite. Albert Hall with a spectacular theatrical Ireland in Dublin and presented each On his return to London the Grand production narrated by Sir Derek Jacobi Constitution a carved kauri Māori waka. Master Mark Winger caught up with a with Shakespearean panache profiling Scotland included visits to Mother member of the Apollo University Lodge No Freemasonry over the last 300 years. The Kilwinning Lodge No 0, Roslyn Chapel 357 for some discussion on their scheme. Grand Lodge of New Zealand was the and a Lodge Meeting at The Services Lodge The Grand Lodge of New Zealand – first Grand Lodge mentioned as they had No 1291 SC and of course the Grand Freemasons New Zealand has had a won- travelled the furthest. Afterwards the Lodge of Scotland and they saw Robbie derful opportunity to be recognised on Banquet was held at Battersea Evolution Burns’ signature in an attendance book. So the world stage of Freemasonry, tell our the largest catering facility in London. much masonic history in Scotland. stories and to ‘Speak up for Freemasonry’, Wednesday 1 November, was a Ireland included the sights of Dublin, thanks to the opportunity to attend the Farewell Breakfast at the Rosewood a visit to the Grand Lodge of Ireland, 300th Anniversary Celebrations of the Hotel and then off to Scotland and which is spectacular, with meeting United Grand Lodge of England.

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he weekend was a great success. Lodge of New Zealand – Freemasons The Cake! made by Denice Laird of Clyde. T On the Friday evening at the lodge New Zealand and RWBro Mervyn rooms, a “Meet and Greet” was attended Gilkinson, District Grand Master, South by many older members and visitors Island New Zealand District, of the Dunstan had originally been granted a from out of town. You can imagine the Grand Lodge of Scotland. Following charter 150 years ago under the Scottish stories that were told and friendships this the Worshipful Master WBro John Constitution No 470). This was followed renewed. On the Saturday afternoon, Hanning and the Senior Warden Bro by most enjoyable speeches from the while the ladies visited several gardens Rory Butler spoke of the history of the visiting dignitaries and copious quanti- in Clyde, followed by a visit to the home lodge including readings from the book ties of fine food, wine, beer and a certain and garden of Bro Rory Butler (SW) of Lodge History they had written, a amber liquid for which the consumption and his wife, Christine, the men met in 25-year badge was presented to VWBro of Lodge Dunstan is renowned. the Lodge Rooms. It took over an hour Malcolm Moore PDistGM and 150th The Lodge building itself has its 150th for all the visitors and dignitaries to be Celebration Jewels were presented to the year in 2019 and we might just do it all admitted but, once assembled, we were Brethren by RWBro Peter Benstead. again! entertained by addresses from; VWBro This was followed by a banquet in Rory Butler Pat Cooney District Grand Master Otago the Clyde Memorial Hall where, natu- Senior Warden Lakes, RWBro Peter Benstead, President rally, a haggis was dealt a fatal blow and Lodge Dunstan No 103 of Board of General Purposes The Grand enjoyed by all with a taste for it (Lodge

ABOVE LEFT VWBro Malcolm Moore PDistGM being presented with his 25 year badge by VWBro Pat Cooney DistGM. ABOVE RIGHT Unveiling of the 150th plaque. From left: WBro Mervyn Gilkinson, RW District Grand Master, District of New Zealand South, Grand Lodge of Scotland; VWBro Pat Cooney DistGM; WBro John Hanning, Master of Lodge Dunstan 103; RWBro Peter Benstead PresBdGP; Bro Rory Bulter, Senior Warden, Lodge Dunstan 103 (in background, RWBro Mel Darling, Provincial Assistant Grand Master, Province of New Zealand, Grand Lodge of Ireland). RIGHT RWBro Peter Benstead PresBdGP presenting the Master (WBro John Hanning) with a certificate from the Grand Master acknowledging the 150 years. BELOW The assembled brethren.

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Freemasons New Zealand has many activities, some more prominent than Through this year, we have reviewed our management of the Craft, which CONTENTS others, but all requiring supervision, planning, and monitoring and from led to a change at our helm. Laurence Milton, our champion for the last time to time there is a need to fi ne-tune and adjust the controls so that an 15 years, has retired and passed the tiller to Gareth Turner. Laurence improved strengthened performance is achieved. has a phenomenal knowledge of Freemasonry built up over his years of 2 Message from the dedicated service, and I wish to continue to tap into that for the next couple This year under review has been a year where we have re-focussed our of years – more on this in the New Year. Grand Master resources, re-calibrated our direction, and re-assessed the operational 4 Report from the needs of the organisation. The attached reports from the President and Gareth brings new skills, a fresh approach to the challenges that face us President of the Board Deputy Grand Master give you an outline of what we have achieved at the as an organisation, and an enthusiasm which is infectious! I look forward to Board of General Purposes and with The Freemasons Charity. working with him as Freemasons New Zealand looks to the future. 7 Report on I wish to pay tribute to those who have contributed to our progress to date, Which leads me to my second focus, which is tomorrow. No organisation The Freemasons Charity and then to look to our future. can simply rest on its past successes, or sit back and hope that somehow someone will knock on the door. We need to be pro-active to grow Extract from First, a thank you to the brethren in our Lodges who have heard the 8 Freemasonry and to that end I am meeting in January 2018 with my request to Speak Up For Freemasonry. The future of your Lodge and our fi nancial statements Executive and the Divisional Grand Masters to review our existing plan organisation rests in your hands – when you talk about Freemasonry and – Freemasons and importantly to re-focus, re-calibrate and re-assess. We have several your Lodge to members of the public, we attract serious inquiry. Evidence ideas and concepts to test and introduce; we have resources available New Zealand & is mounting that men of calibre in our communities are asking more about Mark Winger to implement what is intended; and we have a real desire to involve our The Freemasons Charity our organisation and many are then joining. Tremendous, but we need to Grand Master Lodges and our brethren in building their Lodges, in their communities. persist with these eff orts. We each need to talk to a non-Freemason at This isn’t just a talkfest – we are getting into action – so watch out, as it will least once a week about our Lodge – every week – anywhere, any time, “Evidence is mounting be happening in a Lodge near you! any place! that men of calibre in Thank you for your support, and I again thank Laurence for his service Our Divisional Grand Masters have had a sterling year, working well to our organisation. My sincere appreciation also goes to my two long- our communities are together as a team sharing experiences and ideas and giving leadership suff ering side-kicks, Graham Wrigley and Peter Benstead, without whose asking more about our to their Divisions in a way which I simply admire. The District Grand support very little would have been achieved this past year. Masters have toiled at the coalface, working with Lodges and brethren to organisation and many put Freemasonry into practice. They have welcomed me into their areas are then joining” and I have been delighted to experience their hospitality and the warmth of their welcome. We have the right men in the right places, and we must, as members of our Lodges, support them in their eff orts to grow our organisation.

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Through this year, we have reviewed our management of the Craft, which led to a change at our helm. Laurence Milton, our champion for the last 15 years, has retired and passed the tiller to Gareth Turner. Laurence has a phenomenal knowledge of Freemasonry built up over his years of dedicated service, and I wish to continue to tap into that for the next couple of years – more on this in the New Year. Gareth brings new skills, a fresh approach to the challenges that face us as an organisation, and an enthusiasm which is infectious! I look forward to working with him as Freemasons New Zealand looks to the future. Which leads me to my second focus, which is tomorrow. No organisation can simply rest on its past successes, or sit back and hope that somehow someone will knock on the door. We need to be pro-active to grow Freemasonry and to that end I am meeting in January 2018 with my Executive and the Divisional Grand Masters to review our existing plan and importantly to re-focus, re-calibrate and re-assess. We have several ideas and concepts to test and introduce; we have resources available Mark Winger to implement what is intended; and we have a real desire to involve our Grand Master Lodges and our brethren in building their Lodges, in their communities. This isn’t just a talkfest – we are getting into action – so watch out, as it will “Evidence is mounting be happening in a Lodge near you! that men of calibre in Thank you for your support, and I again thank Laurence for his service to our organisation. My sincere appreciation also goes to my two long- our communities are suﬀ ering side-kicks, Graham Wrigley and Peter Benstead, without whose asking more about our support very little would have been achieved this past year. organisation and many are then joining”

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Overview Membership and communication I am delighted to present my fi rst report as President of the Board of We are not unique in struggling to retain and increase our membership – General Purposes for the 2016/17 year. many organisations are in the same position. We do, however, have several unique challenges – the largest to overcome being a natural reluctance / Normally around the time of the Grand Installation we see many personnel reservation to Speak Up for who we are and what we stand for. changes within the Board, but as President, I feel fortunate this year because current Board members who received promotions were able to How are men in our local communities going to know what we off er if we remain (i.e. MWBo Mark Winger GM and RWBro Graham Wrigley DepGM). don’t tell them? Also, we have to acknowledge that too many members Their experience is considerable and I welcome that. are leaving, and must address that issue. We need to understand what’s driving that and remedy it. The changes made to the structure of the Board in recent years continues to strengthen the focus on providing good oversight and governance. Increasing awareness of Freemasonry and our values is the key driver for Membership, Communication and Finance were confi rmed as our three key the campaign ‘Speak Up’ for Freemasonry, which was introduced by our focus areas and will continue to be priorities for the foreseeable future. Grand Master at the Grand Installation in November 2016. Since its introduction there has been a renewed belief within our membership that our organisation is as relevant today as it has ever been – Peter Benstead Positioning for the future President, Board of if not more so!. There has also been an increase in activity to ‘open up’ our General Purposes As a result of this focus, several immediate steps were agreed. Firstly, we Lodges and engage with our communities and with non-Freemasons – so wanted to ensure we have the necessary skill sets in place at National they fi nd out fi rst hand who we really are and what we off er. Offi ce to drive the success we were looking for and to provide the required Two excellent booklets have been produced, namely Simple Answers to support to our Divisional and District Grand Masters, as well as the Lodges. Leading Questions and the Plain English Guide to Freemasonry. Both are Secondly, we undertook a review of our ownership of Freemasons House in being well used by many as a tool to assist in explaining Freemasonry – Willis Street, Wellington. Unfortunately (and due in some part to the eff ects which is not easy for many of us. of recent earthquakes), this building had become an increasing cost to the Individual initiatives are now being undertaken by Lodges throughout New membership rather than an investment, as planned. Zealand, too many to list here but I will mention one which is the recent The result of the National Offi ce review was a change to the structure. An Facebook initiative, trialled fi rst by the United Forces Lodge No 245. Executive Director was introduced to ensure a clear focus on membership This has been very successful, and has led to the United Forces Lodge (as well as having the range of well developed commercial skills required). gaining seven new members, with an additional one joining in December. Also the position of Head of Communications and Administration was News of this has spread quickly and other Lodges are now taking it created, to structure and coordinate all Masonic communication, public onboard. If your Lodge hasn’t yet, I encourage you to do so. With the relations and administrative activity – across all platforms (e.g. magazine, correct processes and people in place it works! newsletter, websites, social media etc…). Communication to our membership and the wider communities we serve I am pleased to advise that we have sold Freemasons House for more has traditionally been through our publications e.g. the New Zealand than its current valuation. This removes signifi cant risk for us and allows Freemason magazine and more recently through our National and Divisional us to apply increased funding to activity that better supports our Divisions, Websites. Although we will continue to do this we are now increasingly Districts and Lodges. communicating via social media – Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram and Twitter.

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4 www.freemasonsnz.org www.freemasonsnz.org 5 These social media channels facilitate instant communication and, importantly, allow for questions, comments and feedback, and that all encourages engagement which, in turn, supports better awareness and understanding, two important goals that we strive for with our communications initiatives.

Finance Freemasons New Zealand continues to focus on ways to increase income and manage expenditure. This ﬁ nancial year’s income, $1.975m, is down on previous year’s, $2.3m – the current trend of a falling membership, which we are beginning to address as mentioned earlier in my report, and lower interest rates being the main causes. However, balanced against a reduce income, I am pleased to note a reduction in expenditure over the same period from $2.3m to $1.88m.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT Income from Heartland Bank can only be increased by encouraging more deposits into the Freemasons Deposit Scheme – and I encourage all Lodges and Brethren to support this scheme. This year (as per last), we have separated our accounts into two distinct statements: one for Freemasons New Zealand and the other for The Freemasons Charity. This is necessary to comply with the new fi nancial reporting standards and to provide transparency. I am pleased to advise that for Freemasons New Zealand we have turned the defi cit of $71,227 in 2015/16 to a surplus of $130,897 in 2016/17. This will be reinvested in Divisional and District activities in support of the membership and communications initiatives. Extracts of our fi nancial performance for each entity are published with this report. Full fi nancial statements and the independent auditor’s reports can be viewed or downloaded from the Grand Lodge website www.freemasonsnz.org or can be obtained from the Executive Director.

2017–18 We still have a lot of work to do in retaining and growing our membership, communicating clearly both internally and externally, and in managing our fi nances. But we have made some signifi cant and valuable progress this year and we have laid the platform for continued development.I am confi dent we can continue to build on the excellent achievements of this last year and I look forward to reporting those additional gains to you in 12 months time. “The past cannot be changed. But the future is in our hands.”

6 i These social media channels facilitate instant communication and, Report from importantly, allow for questions, comments and feedback, and that all encourages engagement which, in turn, supports better awareness The Freemasons Charity and understanding, two important goals that we strive for with our communications initiatives.

Finance Freemasons New Zealand continues to focus on ways to increase income and manage expenditure. This ﬁ nancial year’s income, $1.975m, is down on previous year’s, $2.3m – the current trend of a falling membership, which Another great year for The Freemasons Charity. During the year we we are beginning to address as mentioned earlier in my report, and lower registered the new Trust Deed for The Freemasons Charity which will ensure interest rates being the main causes. However, balanced against a reduce that our funds are well protected for the future of charitable activities by income, I am pleased to note a reduction in expenditure over the same Freemasons through their Lodges, Districts and Divisions. The Freemasons period from $2.3m to $1.88m. Charity Management Committee now operates as a sub-committee of the Board with full responsibility for the oversight of all charitable activities.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT Income from Heartland Bank can only be increased by encouraging more deposits into the Freemasons Deposit Scheme – and I encourage all Continuing from our 125-year celebrations supporting the Blind Foundation, Lodges and Brethren to support this scheme. this year we continued with our ‘Buy a Bookshelf’ campaign and added a further 33 titles to the recorded books used in the Daisy Players. This year (as per last), we have separated our accounts into two distinct statements: one for Freemasons New Zealand and the other for Our fl agship university scholarships were again a highlight of the year with The Freemasons Charity. This is necessary to comply with the new fi nancial the presentations made by Sir (Brother) Richard Faull, after his address to the reporting standards and to provide transparency. students on what can be achieved by a hardworking focus group of young people with a ‘can do’ attitude. His message to take opportunities when they I am pleased to advise that for Freemasons New Zealand we have turned are presented was not missed on the large gathering in the Grand Hall at the defi cit of $71,227 in 2015/16 to a surplus of $130,897 in 2016/17. Parliament. Next year will be our 40th year of these scholarships. This will be reinvested in Divisional and District activities in support of the Graham Wrigley membership and communications initiatives. This year the charity supported the Grand Installation and we were Deputy Grand Master privileged to have Andy McDowell speak at the Grand Banquet on the Chair of The Freemasons Charity Extracts of our fi nancial performance for each entity are published impact of deep brain stimulation to combat the eff ects of Parkinson’s Management Committee with this report. Full fi nancial statements and the independent auditor’s Disease which was inspiration to say the least, showing the positive impact reports can be viewed or downloaded from the Grand Lodge website of medical research funded by the Freemasons of New Zealand. www.freemasonsnz.org or can be obtained from the Executive Director. $76,102 assisting The work of The Freemasons Charity relies heavily on our engagement individuals in need with our Brethren who continue to make such a great diff erence to their 2017–18 communities by the projects that they undertake. The Divisional Almoners $207,078 assisting work closely with the Charity Offi cers to ensure that we are quick to We still have a lot of work to do in retaining and growing our membership, Lodges with community communicating clearly both internally and externally, and in managing respond when need has been identifi ed, with over $284,000 spent on our fi nances. But we have made some signifi cant and valuable progress individuals and projects by our Brethren. programmes this year and we have laid the platform for continued development.I am confi dent we can continue to build on the excellent achievements of this $295,900 student last year and I look forward to reporting those additional gains to you in 12 Investments and donations scholarships months time. Donations from the Lodge collections at Installations during the year were $64,194. This is an important source of funding for the charity which is often “The past cannot be changed. applied back to Lodge and District projects. We appreciate these collections But the future is in our hands.” and Lodge donations which are faithfully applied to the work of your charity.

We now have over $33 million invested with prudent management through 2017 widows’ gift: JB Were, who have looked after our funds for over 10 years achieving a a royal blue pashmina scarf with discreet return of 9.01% this year. Through this investment and your donations we gold square and distributed over $883,743 in charitable activities this year. compasses.

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FREEMASONS NEW ZEALAND Statement of Financial Performance for the year ended 30 June 2017 Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2017 2017 2016 2017 2016 $ $ $ $

INCOME CURRENT ASSETS Cash on hand 200 200 Brokerage commission received 237,197 286,086 Bank accounts 5,859,101 5,304,603 Capitation fees 509,293 513,865 Accounts receivable 65,806 158,445 Interest received 195,457 398,559 Taxtion receivable 40,964 98,884 Other income 243,573 277,9 8 5 Building fund loans 322,206 333,806 Rental revenue 790,278 824,682 Stock on hand 42,347 63,635 1,975,798 2,301,177 Investment property 6,050,000 6,050,000

EXPENDITURE Total current assets 12,380,624 12,009,553 Audit fees 10,800 23,478 Other administrative expenses 1,10 5,208 1,10 5,398 NON CURRENT ASSETS Other building expenses 523,418 715,722 Investments 891,748 891,748 Mortgage interest 244,287 444,125 Plant & equipment 255,061 314,853 Grants - 16,812 Accounts receivable - 12,000 Building fund loans 1,272,561 1,306,808 1,883,713 2,305,535 Total non current assets 2,491,370 2,525,409 Operating surplus/(deﬁ cit) before tax 92,085 (4,358) TOTAL ASSETS 14,799,994 14,534,942 Taxation 38,812 (16,869)

Operating surplus/(defi cit) after tax 130,897 (21,227) CURRENT LIABILITIES Unrealised gain/(loss) on Freemason House - (50,000) Accounts payable 140,860 63,072 Deferred income 45,776 - Unrealised gains/(losses) - (50,000) Employee entitlements 75,844 65,253 Surplus/(defi cit) for the year 130,897 (71,227) Total current liabilites 262,480 128,325 The surplus/(defi cit) has been allocated to the various reserves as follows: General fund (17,879) 55,137 NON CURRENT LIABILITIES Freemason House (64,979) (468,225) Mortgage to The Freemasons Charity 5,775,000 5,775,000 Building fund 119,440 303,601 Total non current liabilities Communication fund 26,162 6,514 5,775,000 5,775,000 Special reserve fund 68,153 31,746 TOTAL LIABILITIES 6,0 37,4 8 0 5,903,325 130,897 (71,227) NET ASSETS 8,762,514 8,631,617 Full fi nancial statements and the independent auditor’s reports can be viewed or downloaded from the Grand Lodge website www.freemasonsnz.org or can be obtained from the Executive Director. ACCUMULATED FUNDS Accumulated funds and reserves 8,762,514 8,631,617

TOTAL ACCUMULATED FUNDS 8,762,514 8,631,617

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FREEMASONS NEW ZEALAND Statement of Financial Performance for the year ended 30 June 2017 Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2017 2017 2016 2017 2016 $ $ $ $

TOTAL ACCUMULATED FUNDS 8,762,514 8,631,617

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THE FREEMASONS CHARITY Statement of Financial Performance for the year ended 30 June 2017 2017 2016 $ $

REVENUE Revenue from members 64,194 90,510 Interest, dividends and other investment revenue 1,311,010 1,346,002 Unrealised investment gains/(losses) 1,104,642 (505,958) Other revenue 308,950 - Total revenue 2,788,796 930,554

EXPENSES Grants and donations 883,742 992,529 Other expenses 411,40 5 349,775 Total expenses 1,295,147 1,342,304

Surplus/(deﬁ cit) for the year 1,493,649 (411,750)

Full ﬁ nancial statements and the independent auditor’s reports can be viewed or downloaded from the Grand Lodge website www.freemasonsnz.org or can be obtained from the Executive Director.

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ASSETS Current assets Bank and cash 165,767 161,826 Managed funds 16,954,810 15,799,806

Total current assets 17,120,577 15,961,632

Non current assets Managed funds 16,838,188 16,511,174

Total non current assets 16,838,188 16,511,174

TOTAL ASSETS 33,958,765 32,472,806

Current liabilities Creditors and accruals (53,720) (61,409)

Total current liabilites (53,720) (61,409)

TOTAL LIABILITES (53,720) (61,409)

NET ASSETS 33,905,045 32,411,397

ACCUMULATED FUNDS Accumulated funds 33,905,045 32,411,397

TOTAL ACCUMULATED FUNDS 33,905,045 32,411,397

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Getting public attention for the arts certainly doesn’t come easily. But at the Lodge of the Liberal Arts No 500 where fine music is second only to the art of Freemasonry, every year the Lodge combines the two in a concert of the Auckland Youth Orchestra at the Auckland Town Hall.

ounded in 1948, Auckland Youth lodge support the talented young players F Orchestra is the premier regional further their budding musical careers. youth orchestra in New Zealand and was It’s a great occasion where, for a small the first youth orchestra established in cost, Freemasons, their wives and friends the Southern Hemisphere, designed to are pampered with special front-of- bridge the gap between school orchestras house seating and refreshments and the and adult professional groups. great hall is filled with more enthusiasts, For the last ten years the Orchestra has families and connections, young and old, been supported by the Lodge through who lap up the fine orchestral sounds of Sharing the spoils for 2017 were joint winners its Trust and one of its performances the great masters. of the Lodge of the Liberal Arts Howard Wyatt Memorial Scholarship; Gloria Tian, Assistant each year has been dubbed the ‘Liberal On stage and before the full audience, Concert Master, presently studying music Arts Concert’. It all started in a College the Lodge is recognised for its support performance at the University of Auckland and auditorium but since 2012 the concert and presents the $3000 Howard Wyatt Lachlan Grant, tuba player and Head Prefect been held in the Auckland Town Hall Memorial Scholarship to an orchestra at Auckland Grammar also heading towards music at University next year. the revered and restored edifice still ac- member for ‘musical performance’. knowledged as the premier performance The late Bro Wyatt was not only a venue in the city. Each year the Liberal charter member of the Lodge who rose The Lodge and Orchestra is a relation- Arts Concert attracts Freemasons of to become the first Northern Division ship that continues to flourish – speaking Auckland in their hundreds to help the Grand Master but in his youth, a found- up for Freemasonry along the way. ing member of this very same orchestra.

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www.freemasonsnz.org 33 Grants 101

Freemasons in New Zealand annually contribute millions of their dollars into the community, through scholarships, grants, donations, subsidies and endowments. This mainly focuses upon the operations of The Freemasons Charity, facilitated by the continuing contributions of our brethren.

reemasons also care for those in need Structure in the District involve brethren and have F – to provide assistance to relieve All lodges have an Almoner, who is high profile. hardship where possible and to provide charged to look after the interests of our Divisional Grand Almoners are a helping hand for those in distressed wider masonic family, including those in responsible for encouraging lodges circumstances. need. Districts and the Division to be active in This article is the fifth in a series tell- When a case is identified where -fi their benevolence activities, and render- ing the story of The Freemasons Charity. nancial assistance might be required, the ing positive assistance to Charity Officers We now come to what individual Lodges Lodge Almoner is encouraged to contact in the Division as well as overseeing the can do to use The Freemasons Charity to a Charity Officer, a specialist who due and proper application of funds pro- their advantage. knows the types of assistance available vided to any applicant by The Freemasons through WINZ or via The Freemasons Charity. They make decisions in their A Simple Process Charity. The Charity Officer assists in Division regarding any application for a In order to provide assistance to those in completing the necessary forms, and subsidy or grant to an individual. need, and to cater for a myriad of chari- guides the application through the Making an Application table activities throughout the country, decision-making process. The Charity The Freemasons Charity has developed Officer forwards completed forms to the There are three basic forms covering some simple and speedy procedures to Divisional Grand Almoner who has the the process for making an application. ensure funds are applied to the proper authority to make most decisions on ap- They are, respectively, theFast Track purposes. These ensure proper relevant plications for assistance. Once approved, Form, the Application for Assistance information is obtained without becom- the request is forwarded to the Charity Form and the Lodge/District Project ing intrusive or unduly complex, and Administrator who will immediately ac- Form. They are not complicated, and are enable informed decisions to be made in tion the decision. designed to be readily completed with a a quick fair manner. Charity Officers are responsible for minimum of unnecessary gobbledegook. The most up to date forms and pro- the administration of the grants and Incomplete forms will not help an cedures are contained on the website, subsidies in terms of the policies of The application and partial. or contradictory together with helpful commentary to Freemasons Charity and creating an en- information will not assist. It is better assist completion of the forms. vironment where benevolence activities to give too much information, than too little Provide lots of background detail, including additional explanations, brochures, background material, etc. Do not A CASE OF NEED assume the brother making the decision “knows all about it!” This family, whose name is withheld small town in South Canterbury, found Go to the website for the current for privacy reasons, was living in a house and settled back into life. To forms: www.freemasonsnz.org/charity. Auckland when their eldest son was add to their woes their remaining son Ask a Charity Officer to help in complet- diagnosed with Leukaemia. After was diagnosed with a life threatening ing the forms. selling their house twice to meet the lymphoma. Again they have mort- costs of private care and enduring gaged themselves into a hole. Yet, they FAST TRACK FORM the downward spiral of financial woe, show courage and sacrifice of the hu- Applications under $2,000 they lost their son. In need of a change man spirit. Use this form as an Application for an and a cheaper option they moved to This example is one of many which individual needing urgent assistance. Christchurch and got caught in the ‘fly below the radar’ and where a Many applications are for modest earthquakes, and again paid the price. Freemasons Charity Assistance Grant amounts. In seeking to avoid further financial of petrol and food vouchers can make We still need to ensure that need is the and emotional stress they moved to a a world of difference for the recipients. basis of our assistance.

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The $1,000 donation raised by the “These dogs in particular need a lot annual Whangarei Masonic Bowling of attention and exercise and the items Tournament, together with a 1:1 sub- purchased enhanced their well-being sidy from The Freemasons Charity, during the day and while they are has enabled the Whangarei SPCA to alone at night.” purchase much needed special items Lodge spokesman, WBro Harry for dogs and puppies in custody. Gray, said the bowling tournament Projects with a higher level of compas- Francine Shields, general manager raises funds for the Northland com- sion may attract higher subsidies. Raising at the Whangarei branch, said that the munity and each year a worthy charity funds for a nationwide organisation will special toys and treats would help is selected to be the recipient. not attract as high a subsidy as, for ex- keep the minds stimulated of those Project grants from The Freemasons ample, raising money for a local branch animals who are confined to pens or Charity come in all shapes sizes de- where the funds are to be kept in your unable to be exercised though illness, pending on the need and sums raised. area. This creates a higher likelihood injury, or quarantine. Some “seized” This grant, which fulfilled a special of the lodge being recognised, gaining dogs “can spend up to 18 months at need, was received in gratitude by the local publicity, and being seen in your the SPCA while a court case process is SPCA and no doubt by the recipient community. There is a preference for the completed, she said. dogs. purchase of specific items which can bear a plaque showing the Freemasons brand. Harry Gray presenting the cheque to to SPCA’s Ani van Sinten. Publicity We seek proper publicity where Free masons are active in the community, principally for Lodge projects, but not generally not for cases of need as we are content as freemasons simply to relieve the necessity and ease the want without seeking public approbation. We must be mindful of the individual’s rights to privacy. The December 2016 issue ofNew Zealand Freemason set out simple guide- lines for maximising publicity opportunities, both external and internal. Local projects are more readily pub- licised by community newspapers, the Is the applicant really in need? the Divisional Grand Almoner for his local content and the human interest will Is the applicant receiving all the final approval. get the editor’s attention. External pub- proper entitlements from WINZ? If not, licity should promote the “Freemasons assist them to do so. LODGE/DISTRICT PROJECT FORM New Zealand” brand. Is it fair – to the applicant and to The Application for Project Subsidy Do not forget however the equally important need to ensure The Freemasons Freemasons Charity? Brethren wishing to undertake a Lodge Charity gains internal publicity for the Is a request for assistance being made or District Project are asked to complete Lodge projects. Good digital photos, to more than one organisation? the appropriate form. storylines, anecdotes about your project If more than $2,000 is needed, complete First, telephone your Divisional Grand should all be forwarded to the Division the Application for Assistance form. Almoner to find out informally what website and to the Charity Administrator. subsidy might apply. It could be more We should be proudly displaying to our APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE FORM compassion, more local involvement brethren the good works being done Applications up to $4,000 and application, more human interest, around the country in the name of This form is to be used for most grants more emotion or more involvement of Freemasonry to individuals; the form is user-friendly Freemasons. Benevolence is an area of expertise and simple. The Freemasons Charity will not tell which is gained from experience, with a It does however put the onus any Lodge what they should or dose of enthusiasm, good common sense, on applicants to provide suf- Sponsored by should not do. However it will and a desire to help. There is no right or ficient information in support grant levels of subsidies that wrong when one is assisting people in of the application enabling the encourage more compassionate need. It is a desire to help. To be compas- Charity Officer to authorise projects and will be reluctant sionate, and to care. Together we can and forward the application to to support more bland generic make a difference. national organisations. Morris Robertson www.freemasonsnz.org/charity 35 Reducing asthma and allergies

With the increased amount of time spent outdoors during the summer time, it’s important to manage asthma and allergies in the best way possible. Teresa Demetriou from the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ provides advice on how to reduce asthma and allergies this summer.

n New Zealand over 521,000 people until you arrive back home, and always I take medication for asthma, and up to take extra medication. Pack everything 80 percent of asthma is associated with else needed including a spacer (if inhaler allergy. That’s a lot of families that need allows) and peak flow meter. to be prepared this summer, in order to reduce the risk of asthma and allergy Know your allergens flare-ups spoiling the summer fun. Read In New Zealand, the most common on to find out important tips to action in asthma-producing allergens are related the coming weeks. to house dust mites, animals, pollens, moulds and fungal spores. Asthma due Visit your GP to food and drink allergy is uncommon. The end of the year is a good time to visit If you have asthma that is triggered by your GP and get your asthma checked. allergens you should try to identify the cases, and bring these with you if staying Explain to your GP any changes that allergen, so you can avoid or minimise with friends or family. might affect your asthma and allergies exposure to it. To find out what you’re this summer, such as change of climate/ allergic to there are two types of tests. A Animals temperature if you’re planning to go on ‘skin prick test’ will test a small amount Cats are the second biggest source of a holiday. Ask your GP to review your of the suspected allergen on the skin to indoor allergen. A high proportion of asthma action plan if you have one, or to see if a reaction occurs. There is also a New Zealand families have cats and the put one in place if you don’t. New asthma radioallergosorbent test (RAST), which allergens they produce tend to stay in action plans were released by the Asthma measures the amount of immunoglobu- the house for long periods. Dogs, rab- and Respiratory Foundation NZ at the lin E (IgE) in the blood that is directed to bits, guinea pigs and mice can also cause end of November 2016, so now is a great a specific allergen. problems in some people. Never allow time to get a new plan based on the latest pets into the bedroom and, if possible, best-practice. House dust mites keep them outside. If animals are one of We all have dust mites in our homes, in your triggers, when visiting friends or Don’t forget medications soft furniture, carpets, mattresses and family who have furry animals take extra The beginning of summer is always an pillows. Signs you may have an allergy medication beforehand, or ask them to exciting and festive time of year, when to dust mites include wheezing when visit you. People will understand if you many people enjoy a busy social calendar. vacuuming or dusting, or asthma symp- explain why. It’s important to stay on top of medica- toms during the night or first thing in the tion during this time, and take prevent- morning. Their waste products, which Pollens, moulds and fungal spores ers regularly if they’ve been prescribed. are very tiny are what can provoke an al- Pollens can come from grasses, trees and If you’re going away on holiday, make lergic reaction. Cover your mattress, du- shrubs. Grasses and weeds are so wide- sure prescription medications will last vet inner and pillows with mite-resistant spread and have such a long season that

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they are the major pollen problem in New Zealand. Take extra medicine during the summer months if you know that pollens are likely to make your asthma worse. If you also get hay fever, medicines may be required for this too. To reduce mould allergens in the home, remove mould or mildew from all surfaces including walls and shower curtains with a fungicide such as very-diluted household bleach.

Temperature and weather changes Changes of temperature and weather can affect people with asthma. Keep your Smoke Some of the plants to avoid if you are home at an even temperature where Around three-quarters of people with allergy prone: possible. Some people with asthma may asthma become wheezy in a smoky Plant Flowering period be affected when it is hot and humid. room. During the summer season stay Birches October to November Moisture in the air can also lead to the away from second-hand smoke from Grasses October to February growth of mould which can be a trigger cigarettes at social occasions, and also Plantains October to February for asthma. If you know that certain remember to stay away from bonfires at Privets October to March weather affects your asthma you may night or smoky barbeques. need to increase your medicine during Pines July to September that time. Oaks August to October Wattles August to November

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One in seven children suffer from asthma, and it’s estimated 586,000 school days are lost each year due to the condition. The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ has proudly launched a new resource that aims to improve the asthma health literacy of families across New Zealand. The ‘Managing your child’s asthma’ resource teaches parents about asthma, including how to help prevent an asthma attack. The content in the resource will help parents ensure their child stays fit, healthy and happy. It can be accessed at www.learnaboutlungs.org.nz.

150th CELEBRATIONS 19–21 JANUARY 2018 The St Andrew Kilwinning Lodge No 79, Wanganui

Register at www.sak79.org [email protected] • 06 345 8002 37 The Foundation can be contacted at PO Box 113144, Newmarket, Auckland 1149. Charity Registration No CC27639 Telephone: (09) 520 6414 or email: [email protected] REPORT www.freemasonsfoundation.org.nz A robot is easing the

Foundation Trustee Mike Wyse test drives pain of knee surgery Mako under the watchful eye of Hugh Griffin from Stryker, the robot’s supplier. Thanks to the support of the Freemasons Foundation, a robot is starting to take the sting out of knee surgery for many Aucklanders.

Every year around 700 people, mostly aged between 50 and 90 years, have total knee replacement surgery in a Waitemata District Health Board hospital. Many are likely to spend up to nine months Stepping in rehabilitation before they recover fully. With the assistance of a robot – the MAKO Surgical Robot – this procedure is about to out with become a whole lot quicker and easier for many. Overseas studies have estimated that up to a third of patients who receive a total knee replacement would be better off receiving a the best of partial replacement. With osteoarthritis of the knee, only one part of the joint may be affected, but because of the surgical complexity of replacing this section using the human hand, until now, a full the best replacement operation has generally been carried out. A very full stage : The ‘Big Play In’ at Auckland Town Hall combining students and APO musicians. The Freemasons Foundation was delighted to assist North Shore hospital with the purchase of the robot. Named after a shark, the robot enables surgeons to perform a less invasive, robotically guided operation. The advantages are impressive: a shorter stay in hospital, One of the most exciting opportunities for an aspiring young quicker recovery times and significantly less post-operative pain and musician must be the chance to perform in a top orchestra. “The robot is a great advance in this area, greatly reducing the invasiveness of the surgery and the time needed for recovery. At this year’s annual Big Play In event, 70 lucky budding Another commented “I basically just loved the size of the orchestra, musicians mixed with Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) because my school orchestra is nowhere near as big.” This will be especially important for the very old.” players to create a giant orchestra of 139 musicians, the APO The Big Play In has been running for several years, and has a Freemasons Professor Martin Connolly. members in black, the students in white. reputation among students as an engaging, exciting event that’s The event is a highlight of the Inspire Partnership Programme, not to be missed, says the APO’s Rachel Jefferies. other complications. And for the older person, the benefits of having where, thanks to support from the Freemasons Foundation, the a simpler operation and easier recovery are enormous. “Not only do the young musicians love the event, but parents APO and the University of Auckland join to give up-and-coming Drainlayer Adam Squire was the first to test the skills of the robot performers, composers and conductors the opportunity and appreciate that their talented children are playing alongside some at North Shore Hospital in August. He went home the day after his resources to hone their craft and build their confidence. of the best musicians in the country – in a beautiful venue. It is a surgery, was back at work driving a digger two weeks later, and has Senior secondary school students joined with university music unique opportunity for Auckland music students, and we know from even completed a 5km walk. Adam had expected to be off work for at students and Auckland Youth Orchestra players for the event. All feedback received that students particularly enjoy the challenge of least a month, so “to be back driving a digger in just two weeks was were aged between 16 and 25 and each participant was matched learning and playing core symphonic repertoire to a high standard,” incredible,” he says. up with an APO player. They were immersed in the sound of a she says. “Many of the students return to experience the Big Play Dr Matt Walker, Orthopaedics Clinical Director at Waitemata DHB, professional orchestra and provided with feedback throughout the In more than once, so the APO team is always looking for ways to and Adam’s surgeon, says the technology is a game-changer. “The intensive three hour workshop. improve the event and keep it fresh for participants.” robot will allow consistently more accurate placement of implants which ultimately means better outcomes for patients. It will improve Students say they really appreciate the encouraging atmosphere the longevity of the implant, will result in a shorter stay in hospital, and the chance to get to play beautiful music with so many other Under the watchful eye of Toby Thatcher, Sydney Symphony with earlier mobilization and less pain.” players who are just as passionate as they are. Orchestra’s assistant conductor, the workshop culminated in a one-hour public performance of Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique. In endorsing the project Prof Martin Connolly, the Freemasons One student commented that he really liked being partnered with Professor of Geriatric Medicine, stated “The robot is a great advance an APO player. “It gave us a sense of security, particularly if some The 300 people who attended the performance witnessed in this area, greatly reducing the invasiveness of the surgery and the something special, all thanks to the Freemasons. parts were difficult, and you were scared about screwing them up.” time needed for recovery. This will be especially important for the 38 very old.” The Foundation can be contacted at PO Box 113144, Newmarket, Auckland 1149. Charity Registration No CC27639 Telephone: (09) 520 6414 or email: [email protected] REPORT www.freemasonsfoundation.org.nz A robot is easing the

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This project is supported by the Free humanity’, ‘We don’t how we used to masons Foundation and is currently cope without the Teddies’, ‘We hope that being rolled out across the North Island. the Freemasons will continue to help us Our Grand Master, Mark Winger, with Teddies for many years’. suggests that Lodges, Freemasons and All agree the Teddies having a calm- their partners get behind this special ing effect on distressed children and children’s project. $10 is the suggested each child gets to keep their donation for a Teddy. own Teddy. Here are what hospitals are saying: It is a Registered New ‘It’s not just a teddy, it’s so much more’, Zealand Charity – CC54806. ‘A wonderful idea and contribution to

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www.freemasonsnz.org 41 www.freemasonsnz.org 19 THE MASONIC VILLAGES

Bill Arcus reflects on 10 years in which the Trust has grown to become a major charitable aged care provider Steering a decade of great progress Bill Arcus is sporting a new beard and is planning a back country rafting and fishing trip with a few friends. He looks the part. Anyone who meets him on the river would doubtless be surprised to weren’t paid for those roles. He was a very patient man who was discover that this apparent bushman has had an impressive career good at listening to others and helping them where he could. as a chartered accountant and company director. That his work for “Like my Dad, I found that I enjoyed bring people together who numerous charitable organisations has earned him a QSO. were in conflict and helping them to negotiate a settlement.” In November he stepped aside as chair of The Masonic Villages Arcus is not religious. He says the pleasure he gets from helping Trust because “10 years is too long to be in a governance position”. others is simply part of who he is. He takes pride in the fact that the Trust is in good heart and that a talented new chair, Steven Molotsky, has taken his place. A chartered accountant, he first went into partnership in his At age 79, he’s still working as an accountant, remains on the grandfather’s firm when he was 26. He eventually became senior Trust board and is a trustee of 18 private trusts. He’s also a life- partner and shepherded the business through a series of mergers long Freemason. until it became absorbed into the international accountancy BDO. “I was attracted to Freemasonry because it involved helping others ... “Chartered accountants are always being asked to help out by that really appealed to me. My grandfather was a Freemason. He came sports and community organisations. I was a bit of a soft touch. from the Shetland Islands where a lot of fishermen perished at sea and I ended up helping numerous organisations, most notably the the Lodges played a big role in looking after their widows,” Arcus says. Prisoners Aid & Rehabilitation Society and the organisations now known as New Zealand Opera and the Drug & Alcohol Foundation. The drive to help others has come down his family line. “My Dad I have been a JP for 39 years,” Arcus recalls. was on the hospital board, deputy mayor, president of the NZ Football Association – that sort of thing – at a time when you In 1999 his wife Prue became ill with cancer. “I resigned from all my

42 The Masonic Villages Trust is a charity set up in 1960 by Freemasons in the southern North Island to provide care and services for older people. Since then, the Trust and its two charitable operating companies, Masonic Care Ltd and Masonic Villages Ltd, have earned an THE MASONIC VILLAGES TRUST enviable reputation for great care and great communities.

voluntary roles, except the Lodge, to care for her. She died in 2002.” North. This work is overdue; but we needed to first get the Trust into a financial position where we could make the major investments Earlier the NZ Freemasons had asked Arcus to review the structure required,” Arcus says. of their organisation. “In the meantime our residents in these facilities are getting the very “My recommendations involved making some staff redundant. That best of care from staff who have the time for them. This is what was hard. The person who asked me to do the review later asked matters most to our residents and their families and is doubtless why me to join the board of The Masonic Villages Trust. In 2007 I was we have a higher bed occupancy rate than most of our competitors.” asked to be chair. I agreed, on the basis that it would be for a year. On his next fishing trip, Arcus plans to land and photograph a few “Now it’s 10 years later. It’s hard to leave a leadership role when trophy trout and release them to the river unharmed. As he listens to things are going well, but that’s the very time to step aside. I’m the bellbirds and watches the indicator on his fly line, he’ll no doubt pleased that we now have more diversity and professional talent on reflect on his stewardship of a Trust that is delivering on its charitable the boards of the Trust and its charitable operating companies.” mission and where the operating income and net assets have When Arcus became chair, the Trust was at a crossroads. doubled in the last 10 years. “Warick Dunn had joined us as chief executive with a useful background and good ideas. He and I, as well as some key board members, were keen on growing and re-energising the Trust. We Outstanding year for Trust believed, and still believe, that it plays an important role in the During the 2017 financial year The Masonic community,” he says. Villages Trust made outstanding progress. A record “For example, we are exploring the possibility of building a comprehensive surplus of $5,296,086 was achieved, hospital and villas in Wainuiomata. It’s not a wealthy suburb so the compared with $3,547,748 in the previous year. investment wouldn’t stack up for a commercial provider. If we go “This result reflects decisions made by the Board up to 10 ahead, it will be because there’s a real local need we can meet. At years ago, when it needed to decide whether it would remain the same time, we have to be very sure that we will at least break a small charitable aged care provider with ageing facilities, or even. Charitable trusts can ill afford to make financial mistakes on to invest for the future in new and upgraded facilities,” says a big project.” retiring chair Bill Arcus.

Because the care side of the retirement sector has long been “The latter course required high levels of courage and under-funded by the government, the Trust has to be highly commitment, but it was the best way to ensure that the vision strategic in its operations. Well-designed and located retirement of the Trust’s founding Trustees and Lodges continued to be villas and apartments are generally profitable across the sector, realised. That is, to each year provide more people from all while care beds are marginally profitable at best. walks of life with quality alternatives to the large facilities offered Bill Arcus reflects on 10 years in which the Trust has grown to become a major charitable aged care provider “Getting a balance between the two is critical. On the marketing by the commercial operators, at prices that are accessible. side having care beds at a village is a drawcard for some potential Many of our villages have waiting lists of potential residents. residents who believe they or their spouse may one day need care. “In 2014, we embarked on our most ambitious development Steering a decade of great progress We also generate extra income from our care facilities by providing Bill Arcus is sporting a new beard and is planning a back country rafting and fishing trip with a few ever – Woburn Apartments in Lower Hutt. This high quality care suites and premium rooms. boutique community was completed in September.” friends. He looks the part. “Then there is our charitable role. We will always have beds for those He says the Trust’s recent developments have required Anyone who meets him on the river would doubtless be surprised to weren’t paid for those roles. He was a very patient man who was who cannot afford – apart from their national super – to contribute to significant bank finance and incurred interest costs. They have discover that this apparent bushman has had an impressive career good at listening to others and helping them where he could. their own aged care. Inadequate government funding of such beds proved to be sound investments for the Trust as it pursues its as a chartered accountant and company director. That his work for across the sector means a crisis is looming, with the over-85 year old “Like my Dad, I found that I enjoyed bring people together who charitable mission. numerous charitable organisations has earned him a QSO. population predicted to treble in the next 25 years.” were in conflict and helping them to negotiate a settlement.” “Our financial performance also reflects the fact that the care In November he stepped aside as chair of The Masonic Villages In the 10 years that Arcus has chaired the Trust and Dunn has been Arcus is not religious. He says the pleasure he gets from helping facilities operated by Masonic Care Limited have enjoyed Trust because “10 years is too long to be in a governance position”. chief executive there has been a multi-pronged strategy in place. This others is simply part of who he is. occupancy rates significantly higher than the industry average.” He takes pride in the fact that the Trust is in good heart and that a has seen all villas fully renovated to modern standards on resale, a $10 talented new chair, Steven Molotsky, has taken his place. A chartered accountant, he first went into partnership in his m investment in the state-of-the-art Glenwood Masonic Hospital in The merged Trust now has 227 care beds and 450 retirement Masterton, a steady villa building programme in Levin and Masterton villas and apartments, making it one of the largest charitable At age 79, he’s still working as an accountant, remains on the grandfather’s firm when he was 26. He eventually became senior and most recently, the replacement of aging units at Woburn with the retirement village operators and aged care providers in the Trust board and is a trustee of 18 private trusts. He’s also a life- partner and shepherded the business through a series of mergers high-class Woburn Apartments development. lower North Island, providing quality accommodation and care long Freemason. until it became absorbed into the international accountancy BDO. to nearly 1000 people. In the last three years, the Trust has merged with kindred Masonic “I was attracted to Freemasonry because it involved helping others ... “Chartered accountants are always being asked to help out by Trusts in Manawatu and Taranaki, resulting in economies of scale, that really appealed to me. My grandfather was a Freemason. He came sports and community organisations. I was a bit of a soft touch. from the Shetland Islands where a lot of fishermen perished at sea and I ended up helping numerous organisations, most notably the the sharing of specialist services and ensuring greater resilience The Masonic Villages Trust Prisoners Aid & Rehabilitation Society and the organisations now across the group. This has been reflected in the Trust’s latest the Lodges played a big role in looking after their widows,” Arcus says. Head office: 63 Wai-iti Crescent l Woburn l Lower Hutt 5010 known as New Zealand Opera and the Drug & Alcohol Foundation. financial statements, which report a record financial performance. The drive to help others has come down his family line. “My Dad New Zealand l Tel +64 4 569 8512 l www.masonicvillages.co.nz I have been a JP for 39 years,” Arcus recalls. was on the hospital board, deputy mayor, president of the NZ “The Trust is now planning to renovate and upgrade its care [email protected] Football Association – that sort of thing – at a time when you In 1999 his wife Prue became ill with cancer. “I resigned from all my facilities at Woburn in Lower Hutt and Masonic Court in Palmerston

43 Caught by surprise

t the close of the September meet- Treasurer for many years, as well as tak- A ing of Aurora Royal Arch Chapter ing responsibility for the setup of the No 109 in Lower Hutt, much to his sur- chapter and the care of its assets: nothing prise VEComp Tom Norris received a has been a problem for Tom! very well-earned First Grand Principal’s Tom was supported on the night by Award from MEComp Geoff Davies his wife Margaret, who assisted by keep- PGZ, assisted by REComp Ken Burt ing things hushed up. GSupt. As one might expect Tom was almost The award was for his contribution to speechless when it came time for him to Aurora Chapter in particular and the as- Tom Norris, with his wife Margaret beside say a few words, particularly when he sistance given to other chapters over the him, receives his First Grand Principal’s Award found that Margaret was in the chapter, past 40 years, particularly helping out from Geoff Davies PGZ and Wellington Grand right behind him! Superintendent Ken Burt. with ritual work. Tom has been Aurora’s Herb Carberry

Relaxed GZ at Kawatiri

irst Grand Principal Brian White was in attendance for the F Saturday installation meeting of Kawatiri Chapter No 21 in Westport in November. After the meeting Companions went to the Buller Club for an informal meal with partners: from left, Sue Plummer, Max Currie and Pat, Diane Moses and Rhys, Chris Parkin, Brian White, Gwen and Bob Cresswell and Ian Plummer. We carried out a Royal Arch degree working on the Friday night, assisted by members of the Marlborough and Victory Chapters, so all in all it was a great weekend – and the weather was beautiful. Max Currie

GRAND CONVOCATION 2018

he next Grand Convo T cation, which includes the Grand Proclamation of MEComp Brian White as First Grand Principal, is being held in New Plymouth 2–4 March 2018. Registrations available online at www.royalarch.org.nz and in PDF to download.

44 www.royalarch.org.nz Timaru team rich in experience

imaru Royal Arch Chapter No 15 own premises in Timaru in June 2016. maintain its existence and enthusiasm in T had the pleasure and privilege of a Whilst progress is being made towards very trying circumstances, and offered visit by First Grand Principal Brian White completion of the reconstruction, we support from Grand Chapter if required. at our installation meeting on September have been told that it will be around The depth of experience of the 6 at the Ashburton Masonic Centre. He December before we can again occupy Chapter’s Principals for the year was was accompanied by REComp Dennis our own premises (and this cannot come remarked on during the ceremony: Gordon, the Third Grand Principal. quickly enough!). VEComp Ted Butler generously offered The meeting was in Ashburton be- MEComp White applauded the ef- to do a third term as First Principal cause of the fire which destroyed our fort being made by Timaru Chapter to (for which dispensation was granted); REComp Jock Jellyman agreed to be Second Principal and REComp Eion Miller is our Third Principal – all in all, a very experienced trio of Principals. To add further lustre to the evening, MEComp White presented REComp Miller with his 40 Years’ Service Award with the customary congratulations, to which Eion responded with his own modest thanks. Eoin Dryden

From left: Jock Jellyman (H), Dennis Gordon (GJ), Ted Butler (Z), Brian White (GZ) and Eion Miller (J).

A rare rendezvous

he Grand Master of Cryptic Masonry in New Zealand T (by virtue of his position as First Grand Principal), M Ill Comp Brian White (centre) was supported by his Deputy in both Orders, R Ill Comp Jim Ingley (left) and Grand Principal Conductor of Work R Ill Comp Ken McQueen (Second Grand Principal), right, at the installation meeting of Rotorua Cryptic Council No 44 on August 26. Ken McQueen

125TH ANNIVERSARY 1892–2017

www.royalarch.org.nz 45 Badge presentation a family affair

he presentation of a 50-year badge by the presentation of a T to WBro Logan Packer PGS of the personal letter of com- Te Aroha Lodge No 52 in October, was a mendation and congratu- real family affair. lations from the Grand No fewer than 19 members of Logan’s Master, MWBro Mark family joined a gathering of Freemasons Winger. at the Morrinsville Masonic Centre for WBro Logan was the presentation of the badge, make by joined by his wife Judy, VWBro Tom Clarke PDistGM, a former his four daughters and member of the Te Aroha Lodge and a their partners, and 10 friend of Logan’s. MWBro David Mace, grandchildren and great PGM, also attended and presented Logan grandchildren for the with his Certificate. presentation, and the The Waikato District Grand Master, subsequent banquet. VWBro Don Seath, and a strong contin- Logan joined The gent of Waikato Grand Lodge officers, Te Aroha Lodge No 52 ABOVE Logan and Judy Packer (centre), with 18 members of their extended family – daughters, partners, grandchildren were also in attendance. in July 1967, and was and great grandchildren – who were able to join them at the WBro Logan’s contribution to installed as Master in Morrinsville Masonic Centre for the presentation of WBro Logan’s Freemasonry was further recognised March 1974. He was the 50-year jewel and certificate. 92nd Master of the Lodge, LEFT From left Waikato District Grand Master, VWBro Don which was originally Seath; Judy Packer; WBro Logan Packer PGS; Mike Mahon, Master The Te Aroha Lodge No 52; MWBro David Mace Past GM, VWBro constituted as Lodge Te Tom Clarke PDistGM. Aroha No 697 under the Scottish Constitution in 1884. Today, the Lodge meets in the He was appointed Grand Steward Masonic Hall in Morrinsville. in 2008, and is also a member of sev- He has filled every office in the Lodge eral other Masonic Orders including and has always held active office, apart the Ohinemuri Royal Arch Chapter, from a short time in the 1990s. Currently the Hauraki Rose Croix and the Secret he is secretary of the Lodge. Monitor.

What makes men stay for so long in Freemasonry?

ell known Dargaville identity, Chair of Lodge Arapohue gives him a 57km – to attend the regular meetings of W WBro John (Jack) Matthews was total of 5 terms as Master of a Lodge. No this Daylight Lodge. initiated into Lodge Arapohue No 248 mean feat. His Masonic life is not confined to on the 8th September 1947. He was With the closure of Pono Lodge Blue Lodge only. He is still active in passed to the Fellowcraft Degree on the in 2015 Jack joined Okara Daylight Royal Arch, Cryptic Masonry, and the 13th of October 1947 and raised to the Lodge No 461 in Whangarei. Aged 91 Order of the Secret Monitor. Sublime Degree of Master Mason on the he still drives himself from Dargaville On Saturday 9 September the Grand 10th of November the same year. to Whangarei and back – a distance of Master of Freemasons New Zealand, His Masonic Career with the ‘River Mark Winger presented Jack with Lodges’ on the Northern Wairoa a second 10-year bar to his 50-year River in the Kaipara District reads Badge, a certificate, and a lapel pin. like a history of them all. When Lodge He laughed Jack told him that he Arapohue No 248 closed in 1978 expected to hang another 10-year bar WBro Jack joined Lodge Hobson No below the two that he now had. Born 120 and remained with that Lodge on 2 April 1926 there is a reason- until it too closed in 1988 when able expectation that he will be able he joined Pono Lodge No 203 in achieve this goal. Dargaville. He held a variety of offices Jack told the 103 Masonic Brethren, with Pono Lodge No 203 including 4 ladies, family and other visitors of times in the Chair of King Solomon this early days when he and others which together with a term in the who lived in the little community of

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70 YEAR BADGE WBro Alexander Thomas Ross PGBB Lodge Mana No. 352 WBro John Kenneth Matthews PM Okara Daylight Lodge No. 461

60 YEAR BADGE WBro Brian John Jackson PM Waihenga St Johns Lodge No. 37 WBro Ian Robert McArthur PM The Hiram Lodge No. 46 WBro Ralph Alexander Dickson PM The Advance Mawhera Lodge No. 61 WBro Lennox Mounsey PM The Fortitude Lodge No. 64 Bro Robert Richmond MM Lodge Oamaru Kilwinning No. 82 VWBro John Michael Walter Bray PGDC Lodge Waikaremoana No. 158* VWBro Eoin George Dryden PGDC Lodge Koranga No. 197 WBro Peter Oatley Thomas PGP Trentham Lodge No. 262 WBro David Leslie Woodward RH Lodge Kumeu No. 279 WBro Peter Gow Riddell PM The Lodge of Peace No. 322 WBro Clarence Richard Stevens PM Lodge Mangaroa No. 419 WBro Raymond Charles Langmead PM The United Lodge of Wanganui No. 468

50 YEAR BADGE VWBro James Lum PGC Scinde Lodge No. 5 WBro Barry David Jobson PM The Saint Andrews Lodge No. 32 Bro Russell Pearce Dickson MM RH The Victory-Wakatu Lodge No. 40 VWBro Keith Allen Eaglesome PGDC The Belmont Albion Lodge No. 45 RWBro Olaf Harold Laytham P Dep GM The Hiram Lodge No. 46 Bro Ronald Annandale McCrory MM The Methven Lodge No. 51 WBro Sidney Lawrence Atkinson PM The Mangonui Kaitaia Lodge No. 78 Bro John Robert Newlands MM Thistle Lodge No 113 WBro Harvey William Sara PGBB Lodge Torea No. 121 Bro Raymond Leslie Read MM The Coronation Lodge No. 127 WBro Hunter McGahey PGIG The Crown Lodge No. 138 Bro Richard Mervyn Ryan MM Lodge Otaihape No. 142 WBro Alexander Affleck PM Waikaka Lodge No. 151 RWBro William Hibbard PGW Hutt Valley Lodge No. 176 Bro Phillip Richard Topley MM Lodge North Harbour No. 182 WBro Allan Robert Girvan PM Lodge Clinton No. 183 WBro Eric John Gieseg PM Lodge Waihopai No. 189 WBro Peter Charles Boswell PGD Lodge Arawhaiti No. 267 WBro Graeme Donald MacLachlan PM Unity Lodge No. 271 WBro Bruce Eyers Calvert PM Unity Lodge No. 271 WBro Terence Melvin Wellington PM Westminster Lodge No. 308 WBro John Andrew Peart PM Lodge Hamutana No. 437 WBro Graham Charles Leitch PM Stokes Valley Lodge No. 460 WBro Robert John Carl PM Lodge Arowhenua No. 473 * since deceased but presented

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