Masonic

Feilding Star, Volume XII, Issue 18, 29 July 1890, Page 3

Masonic

(PER UNITED PRKSS ASSOCIATION). Wellington, This Day About 250 brethren attended the meet - ing of the Grand Lod-je last night. A considerable amount of bnsiness was transacted. A lengthy report by the Board of General Purposes being adopted. The recent opening of the lodge in Wellington by the Grand Orient of France was mentioned, and a resolution was carried unanimously, protesting against the invasion of New Zealand by a foreign Masonic power, and strongly condemning those brethren who have joined the new lodge. A resolution was also passed declaring the French Orient Lodge irregular, and unworthy of recognition, and that one month's grace be given either to retire or be struck off the roll of lodges holding allegiance to the Grand Lodge of N.Z. Votes were passed expressing regret at the death of Earl Carnarvon, pro Grand Master of England, and at the serious illness of Bro. E. T. Gillon, Past Deputy Grand Master. Great enthusiasm was displayed by those present in the procesdings, which wound up with a banquet. - i Richabds & Co. have just to hand several varieties of the very earliest Potatoes, among which will be found the Chicago Market, Fidler's Victory, Giant King and the Bruce. This extraordinary Potatoe is now on sale for the first time in New Zealand, and with a limited quantity, should not be missed by gardeners. Full particulars can be had from Richabds & Co. (For continuation of Reading Matter see fourth page.)