The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
Mr. James Ormiston
Mr. James Ormiston , Secretary of Lodge Alfred, was born in Peebleshire, Scotland, in 1854. He came to Port Chalmers by the ship “Nelson,” in 1882, under engagement to the Oamaru Woollen Factory Company, as warper, and he still occupies that position. In 1888 he joined the order of Oddfellows; he has passed through all the chairs, and has fulfiled the duties of secretary since 1894.