MASONIC.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 5207, 14 December 1895, Page 2

MASONIC.

EKEI'AHUNA LODGE, . The installation of W.M,,8r0. Henry Johnson, and investiture of Officers of Eketahuna Lodge, No. 02, was held yesterday afternoon, at 3 p.m., K.W.D.G.M., Bro. H. J. }Villiams, noting as Installing Master, supported by tlio Masters and Past Masters of several visiting Lodges. There was a very large gathering of members and visitors, and a very pleasant time was spent. After the installation of Bro. .Tohnnson, as W.M., the following officers were investedS.M., Bro. J. li. Juggins i J.W., Bro. H. E.liobcrls; Treasurer, Bro. W. Cullen, P.M.; Secretary, Bro. J. H. Worboys; S.D., Bro. A. H. Herbert; J.D., Bro. N, Auliu; 1.G., Bro. H. Olsen; Tyler, Bro. T. Gore; Organist, Bro. J. Blakemore; Stewards; Bros. J. George fad F, Bright. Bro. W; Cullen,'P.M., made an efficient Director of Ceremonies, 'At the conclusion : of the cercmoDv Bro. AV. B. Abbott, the rctirjng W.M., was presented by Bro. Williattis, on behalf of the Lodge, with a haidsome illuminated address and a Past Master's jewel, as a mark of esteem, and to remind Bro. Abbott of his old Lodge when in England, for which country he is leavingalmost immediately. The musical portion of tho ceremony was exceptionally ! goot), and was'kindly renderedbytheCartertonLodgobrchcstra Including, jrgs. 'W. Sblpmjie, Moore, Proctor,"Weston pd Sparks'. 'A choir of members under the able direction of Bro,' J, H. Worboys, req'dorcd the antheins" I will Lift up Mine Eyes," and '■ Arise, Shine, for the Light is Come" with tolling oifect. After partakingof refreshments tho Masons present adjourned to Felling's Hall where a pleasant social was held, rausicfordnncmgbcing suppliedbythoso Past Masters of tho Art—Bros. A. von Keisenberg and J, Candy. Altogether tho affair was one of tho most successful over held in the district.