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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 14

Reports of Meetings

page 348

Reports of Meetings.

New Zealand Pacific Lodge, 517, E.C.—The regular meeting of the New Zealand Pacific Lodge, was held in the Masonic Hall, Boulcott-street, on the evening of Monday, the 23rd instant, at 8 p.m., the W.M. Bro. Samuel Brown presiding. The evening was a wet one, rain commencing just previous to the hour of meeting, which no doubt kept some Brethren from attending, still there was a fair attendance of members. On the dais were P.M.'s Herbert, Hammerton, Binns, and Powles; also, Bro. Charles Braid, P.M., Lodge of Dunedin, 931, E.C. The principal work of the evening was the making of an Entered Apprentice. This was done in Bro. Brown's usual careful manner, good service being rendered by Bro. George Robertson, Organist. Bro. J. Young, S.W. gave the Entered Apprentice charge to the candidate, in a way pleasant to listen to, evidently impressing the newly-made Brother with a due sense of his responsibility. After the ceremony, the Auditors' report and balance-sheet was read and adopted. A report from the Bye-Law Committee, also from the Igglesden Presentation Committee, and the Masonic Scholarship Committee were read and received. The Lodge was closed about 10 p.m. in ancient form; and the Brethren with their visitors adjourned to the refreshment-room to enjoy each others company. Among the visitors, were Bros. J. S. Todd, W. B. Hudson, Cecil Keyworth, 1,521, E.C.; Arthur Clothier, 469, I.C.; T. Tiderson, 942, E.C.; John Harrison, Social Mother Lodge, Sydney, N.S.W.; T. W. F. Marsden, 1646, E.C.; and Thomas Hearn, 670, E.C. Some excellent songs were given, and a recitation by Bro. Cecil Keyworth was a treat to listen to.

The St. Andrew Kilwinning Lodge, NO. 481, S.C., held their regular meeting on Thursday, the 12th February, in the Masonic Hall, Ridgway Street, Wanganui, at which the R.W.M. presided. One candidate was successfully balloted for. Two candidates were initiated, and one Brother passed to the second degree. A motion was carried that all candidates who have been accepted three months, and have not come forward for initiation, unless they can show reasonable cause, shall have their proposition fee estreated, and shall require to be again proposed and accepted before initiation. It was reported that Brother——had been very ill, and the Secretary was instructed to write a letter of sympathy congratulating him on his return to health. After hearty good wishes the Lodge was closed.

Lodge Otago, Kilwinning, No. 417, S.C.—The regular monthly meeting of this Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall, Moray Place, Dunedin, on Thursday, 12th February, the Rev. M. Bro. P. McKenzie presiding, Bro. Mace, S.M., acting J.W., the other officers in their respective positions, and a large attendance of members and visitors. Amongst the latter were Bro. Bamfield, W.M., Lodge of Otago; Bro. Baxter, R.W.M., Lodge Celtic; P.M. Bro. Eldridge, Lodge of Otago; P.M. Bro. Cameron, Lodge of Dunedin; Bro. Blanchard, W.M., Lodge St. Patrick; P.M.'s Bros. G. W. Williams, and E. J. Schlotel, Lodge St. John, North East Valley; and P.M. Bro. Beresford. The business of the evening was to affiliate a Brother and to initiate two candidates. The ceremony was very ably conducted by the R.W.M., assisted by Bro. Mace, who presented the working tools. P.M. Brother Goldstein delivered the lecture on the tracing-board in his usual grand and impressive style, P.M. Bro. Nees ably delivering the final charge. The business of the evening being concluded, the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony. A goodly number of the brethren retired to the banquetting hall and enjoyed a social half hour.

United Manawatu Lodge, 1721, E.C.—The regular monthly meeting of the above Lodge was held in the Masonic Hall, Main Street, Palmerston North, on Friday, January 31, 1884, and was fairly attended, W.M. Bro. L. R. Bryant occupying the chair, supported by Bros. P. McKeeling and King. The Lodge having been opened in the usual form, the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed, after which the correspondence was taken. One Brother was raised to the high and sublime degree of a Master Mason. Nothing further offering, the Lodge was closed in the usual way, at 10.30.

John Noorthcouck, editor of the 1784 Book of Constitutions, commonly known as the Noorthcouck Constitutions, was a bookseller in London. He was born 1745, and died 1816.