Title: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1905, Christchurch

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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Lodge Palmerston , No. 1749, was founded in 1878 under the Grand Lodge of England. In 1890 it transferred its allegiance to the Grand Lodge of New Zealand, and then became No. 26 in the New Zealand Constitution. The Masonic Hall is a substantial brick building situated in Auskerry Street. It cost about £600, and will accommodate over 150 persons. The annual installation of the Worshipful Master and officers is held in August in each year.