Volume 6: No 6 June 2018

Every organisation which has a hierarchal structure frequently has a problem. It is called bullying. Be it government, church, sports club or even Freemasonry there will always be the odd one or two who are promoted up the ladder to a point where their incompetence is revealed for all to see. Once exposed, the usual way for the person to deal with this exposure is to threaten, bluster, and blame their failings on subordinates who are unable to defend themselves. The more aggressive will even display temper tantrums that cower those who are present into apparent, passive, submission and agreement. Dictators are renowned for this type of behaviour - particularly when it becomes clear that they are totally out of their depth and trying to satisfy their own super ego. There are of course many who rise up the bureaucratic ladder who are not like this. Having been given the proper training and follow up experience they face the same challenges as anyone else but in a much more dignified way. They usually follow the processes and procedures laid down in manuals and other documents which are written to give guidelines on how to deal with problems when they arise - be they people, or plans that are not taking shape by the due date. They exhibit leadership qualities lacking in the others. It is interesting that Freemasonry provides these same guidelines in the charges of the first degree. We are taught how to deal with conflict between ourselves and others and how to avoid getting into a conflict situation. We are told never to enter a Lodge in which there is someone with whom we are at variance until the problem has been resolved. If the problem cannot be resolved we are taught that both parties must not enter the Lodge until they either come to an agreement or (implied?) walk away so as not to disturb the harmony that should exist in a Freemasons Lodge at all times. In another charge we are also taught that by taking our obligation as an Entered Apprentice Freemason, we must readily acquiescence in all votes and resolutions duly passed by a majority of the Brethren. It is sad to note today just how often these two critical points are so quickly forgotten by some of those who start to climb up the ladder - be it to the Master's Chair or Grand Lodge rank. When going into the Chair of King Solomon, a Master is told that the Book of Constitution contains guidance for any doubt or difficulty that may arise in his Lodge. The Book of Constitution is worth a regular, careful, perusal by everyone in the Craft and more particularly those who holds an office of any description as therein are the duties (and boundaries) for the office defined. The latest version (which contains the amendments up to and including those enacted at the Grand Communication 2016 and Divisional Conferences 2017) is available in the member area of the Grand Lodge website for download. Nowhere can one find permission for Masters of Lodges or Grand Lodge officers to behave in the bullying manner described in the first paragraph of this editorial. Yet it happens all too often. One only has to look at how many paid up members are not attending their Lodge, District Meetings or functions because of bullying. They are simply protesting with their feet and staying away. Enjoy the last Northtalk under my editorship and please support my new publication which will be in your mailboxes on the 1st of July. Some regular features have not been included this month due to space limitations but will return in the new North News. As a last thought on bullying remember this: "Bullying is carried out mainly by insecure people trying to plant a memorial tree for themselves under which they know that they will never sit. Fraternally

John MacDonald District Education Advisor and Outgoing Editor Northtalk

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What’s Happened in Northland (and Elsewhere) Recently Installation for Rodney Lodge No 1711 EC

On Wednesday 2nd May 2018 the Rodney Lodge which was founded in 1877 installed a new Master, W.Bro D.G Elias P.D.G.D.C, into the Chair of King Solomon and invested it's officers for the year 2018 - 2019. The Installation was well attended by not only English Constitution Brethren, but also Brethren from the other 3 Constitutions which work in New Zealand. VW. Bro Kevin Burch, District Grand Master, Northland accompanied by Officers and Brethren of the District was received by the outgoing Master, W.Bro H Fricker P.D.S.G.W in due form. He was followed by Bro Premnath Menon, Wor District Senior Grand Warden, District Grand Lodge North Island New Zealand, Grand Lodge of Scotland, RW Bro Andrew G McGregor, Provincial Grand Master, Provincial Grand Lodge of New Zealand, Grand Lodge of Ireland, and VW Bro Farouk A Khan P.G Swd Bearer, United Grand Lodge of England. In accordance with ancient custom, the Installing Officer was the outgoing Master, W.Bro Fricker. Following the ceremonial section of the evening, the Lodge was closed in due form and the Brethren went to the Refectory for the usual Masonic toasts and an evening of harmony and speeches.

The photo shows the newly Installed Master, W.Bro D.G Elias P.D.G.D.C. ****************** Installation for Lodge Manurewa No 222. On Saturday 5th May W.Bro Bruce Wiig was installed in the Chair of King Solomon at the Papakura Masonic Centre. What made this Installation different was that it was performed by the Officers of the Northland No 1 District with twin brother VW. Bro Bryan Wiig being the installing Master. The key positions were all filled by Brethren from Northland with the exception of W.Bro Brian Crone, Grand Almoner, being the Musical Director, and VW. Bro James Morton, PG Lec of the Wayfarers Lodge No 389 being the Herald. The ceremony commenced with the reception of the District Grand Master Counties-Hauraki No 5 District, VW. Bro John Lukaszewicz and his District Grand Director of Ceremonies W.Bro Paul Chappell. After being accorded the honours due to his high and exalted rank, W.Bro Trevor Hall was admitted and announced that VW Bro Kevin Burch, District Grand Master, No 1 District Northland, was in attendance accompanied by Grand Lodge Officers and Brethren of the District. The Divisional Grand Master, RW Bro Gary Salmon was also in attendance as were a Fellow Craft, Bro Steve McClune and an Entered Apprentice, Bro Josef Kelway. Ninety eight Brethren were in the Lodge room which put seating at a premium.

Bro's Steve McClune and Josef Kelway VW.Bro Bryan Wiig P.Dist GM obligates

W.Bro Bruce Wiig VW.Bro Bryan Wiig, Wiig P.Dist GM

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L - R: W.Bro Trevor Hall, Dist GDC Northland, VW. Bro Kevin Burch, Dist GM, Northland, RW Bro Gary Salmon Div GM,

VW Bro John Lukaszewicz, Dist GM Counties-Hauraki, and W.Bro Paul Chappell, Dist GDC Counties-Hauraki.

L - R: W.Bro Trevor Hall, Dist GDC Northland, VW Bro Kevin Burch, Dist GM, Northland, VW Bro Bryan Wiig, Installing Master,

RW Bro Gary Salmon Div GM, W.Bro Bruce Wiig, Master Lodge Manurewa No 222 VW Bro John Lukaszewicz, Dist GM Counties-Hauraki, and W.Bro Paul Chappel, Dist GDC Counties-Hauraki.

105 Brethren, partners, family and friends retired to the Refectory for the usual Masonic Toasts and refreshment. A superb cooked meal was served with much laughter and harmony during the course of the evening. Brethren who had to travel long distances departed after the Tylers Toast for a long drive home. A very memorable occasion with friendly banter between the 2 Districts generating much of laughter.

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Exit Stage Left. Re - Enter Stage Right. Many Northland Division Brethren will be aware that our Divisional Grand Master, RW. Bro Gary Salmon, leads a double life. He demonstrated this admirably during the refectory proceedings as mentioned in the article above by retiring in his suit and returning in his uniform as Head of Order Matters, Order of St John. Who better to describe the reason for this "quick change" than our Divisional Grand Master himself "Aileen Elliott, the wife of W Bro Robin Elliott, was a volunteer ambulance officer in Pio Pio, a small town in the King Country area of the greater Waikato region when I was the Regions Chief Executive Officer. In a conversation with her at a Masonic function some years ago we talked about times serving St John and about my role at the time. More recently when I was searching St John records and the member database I noticed that her service record did not show that a Medal had been issued to recognise her 12 Years of Service. I asked her if this was correct and she confirmed that one had not been issued to her. Accordingly, in my role as Head of Order Matters for St John New Zealand I was able to make the arrangements for one to be issued in her name and as you are aware we presented it at the Installation refectory proceedings at Papakura. It was Aileen’s request that it be presented on this occasion when she would be among so many of her good friends and acquaintances. The Service Medal of St John was authorised by Queen Victoria in 1888 and is the only Service Medal still issued with her effigy. It is issued after 12 years of efficient service and a bar is added each additional 5 years of service thereafter. At the time when Aileen was a volunteer ambulance officer, she and Robin owned and operated the Pio Pio petrol station and volunteer ambulance work was a big commitment to make along work and family commitments. Robin was also a volunteer as a committee member for some years. W.Bro Robin is a member of Lodges Tuakau No 278, Coromandel No 17, and Liberal Arts No 500.

RW, Bro Gary Salmon and Mrs Aileen Elliott Mrs Aileen Elliott, W.Bro Robin Elliot, and RW. Bro Gary Salmon

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The Joy of a Peripatetic Charter On Monday 7 May twelve members of Okara Daylight Lodge No 461 along with partners and widows used their peripatetic charter and travelled to Rawene to enjoy a joint lunch and meeting with The Hokianga Lodge No 69. A great day out was had by all.

W.Bro Pat Severensen, Master of the Okara Daylight Lodge No 431, and W.Bro David Kearns, Master of Lodge Hokianga No 78 "share the chairs" for the meeting

Thanks to Mrs Decima Severensen for the two pictures

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Lodge Whangarei No 102 Installation.

On Monday 14th May 2018, Lodge Whangarei No 102 held its annual Installation and Investiture of Officers in the Masonic Centre in Whangarei. Bro Tim Telfer was Installed as Master in due form during a Board of Installed Masters convened by VW. Bro Bryan Wiig. P.Dist. GM. With the closure of the Board, VW Bro Kevin Burch returned to the Chair as Installing Master and the lengthy ceremonial concluded at 9.55 pm. The traditional Loyal and Masonic Toasts were offered, and finger food served in the Refectory concluding a very pleasant and memorable evening for Lodge Whangarei No 102. We wish W.Bro Tim Telfer and his officers a rewarding year in office. As reported last month, W.Bro Tim, (photo on left) was born in Whangarei, raised in Kawakawa and spent his teen years in Auckland. He moved home in his early 20s to take a job with Fairfax Media as a graphic designer and typesetter for the Northern News, Dargaville Times, Bay Chronicle and Whangarei Leader. Tim later worked as a sign-maker for Halvo Signs in Kerikeri before leaving to study a Diploma in Digital Multimedia Production at Northtec and moving to Whangarei. He became involved in the conception of Channel North TV and was Station Manager for its first year, producing small TV shows and filming local events.

Tim was offered a position as website developer at Online Designs in the Town Basin building websites and email newsletters for brands like Dive HQ, Danske Mobler and the Cancer Society. The Bachelor of Applied Arts program at Northec opened up to Digital Media students so Tim left Online Designs to finally get his BAA over the next 2 years. He focused on video production, computer game development, 3D modelling and Augmented and Virtual Reality. Tim currently works as Operations Manager of Music at Orange Door Music Video, producing a vast music video library and making music playlists for bars, nightclubs and casinos across NZ, USA, Canada and Mexico. He is the proud father of two boys, Owen (15) and Bobby (8) and enjoys spending time with them by attempting to drag them out into the wild as often as possible far away from screens into the hills and beaches. ******************************* Wellsford Marsden Lodge No 169 is now on Facebook.

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Star of the North Lodge No 1647 EC Installation

On Wed 16th May, Bro Vince Cocurullo was installed into the Chair of King Solomon in this venerable Lodge which held its first meeting under dispensation from the District Grand Master on the 14 Aug 1876, with Consecration on 27 Sep 1876 and finally a charter dated 16 Oct 1876. This was the 142 Installation held by this Lodge. There were a goodly number of visitors from the local area and further afield. What was noticeable was the fact that all 4 Masonic Constitutions which operate in New Zealand were represented by VW. Bro Kevin Burch, District Grand Master, No 1 District Northland, NZC, Bro Alf Powell Substitute District Grand Master, Districty Grand Lodge Of North Island New Zealand, Grand Lodge of Scotland, RW Bro G.R. Lidell, Hon PG Steward, Provincial Grand Lodge of the North Island, New Zealand, Grand Lodge of Ireland, and W.Bro Michael Chopping A.D.G.M, District Grand Lodge of North Island New Zealand, United Grand Lodge of England. The Installing Master was W.Bro Matt Cole P.D.G.J.W. who performed the majority of this ancient ceremony in accordance with the traditions of the United Grand Lodge of England - including a Board of Installed Masters. This ceremony is somewhat different to that conducted by the Grand Lodge of New Zealand. W.Bro Vince is probably best known in his other life, together with wife Lee, as a Councillor with the Whangarei District Council. From 1990 he studied and worked as a Civil Engineer for ten years,

designing and managing various projects around Whangarei and Northland. For the past 16 years he has been running hiw own IT business. He has also been heavily involved in the Rotary Club of Whangarei South, the Whangarei Club, the Northland Chamber of Commerce, Whangarei City Safe, Whangarei BNI, Northland Automotive Association, Square Dealers, Forget-me-Not Adult Day Care Centre, Channel North and Northable. He is also a member of several other Masonic Degrees/Orders and holds office in these. We wish W.Bro Vince Cocurullo and his officers a rewarding year in office. *************************** The Night Of The Twins in Kaikohe. Wednesday night, 23rd May 2018, saw another very special evening held with the Grand Master, MW Bro Mark Winger in attendance at Lodge Kaikohe/Ohaeawai No 101. What made this night so special was the initiation of twin 21 year old brothers, Selwyn Aitchison-Gregory & Dion Aitchison-Gregory with the other already well known Masonic "twin brothers" W.Bro Bruce Wiig, (the elder) Master of Lodge Manurewa No 222 and VW Bro Bryan Wiig, (the younger) P.Dist GM. acting as Deacons for the occasion. They had been through a similar ceremony together nearly 51 years ago. For many Brethren this was the first time they had been witness to a "double first" Degree while for others, it brought back memories of their own initiation into Freemasonry albeit some many years ago now. The Master of the Lodge W.Bro John Anderson, welcomed a large number of visitors 56 + 2 Ladies to the Lodge and then after the District Grand Master was received in due form handed him the gavel. The Grand Director of Ceremonies, W.Bro Graeme Houston announced that the Grand Master, was in attendance and was then admitted in due form. The District Grand Master Northland District, VW Bro Kevin Burch, welcomed the Grand Master to Northland and handed him the gavel. He then gave a brief report from the West. After speaking to each of the Masters in the South, the Grand Master invested W.Bro Roy Scahill as a Grand Steward. More on this follows.

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The gavel was handed back to the Master of the Lodge and the ceremony of Initiation began. Brother Selwyn was born in Whangarei and went to school in Kamo. On leaving school he went farming for 18 months and then began an Engineering apprenticeship 3 and a half years ago with Golden Bay Cement. e and his girlfriend Jess, enjoy Rugby as a sport, and hope to travel to gain an insight into the world beyond Northland. Like his twin brother, he and his proposer into Freemasonry. Bro Yuwei Goodhue, met at school in Kamo, and have remained friends since then. Bro Dion was also born in Whangarei (surprise!) and on leaving school went farming for 6 months. After a three month stint in Australia he returned to New Zealand and is currently in Queenstown as an apprentice builder. He plays rugby (on the wing) and he and his girlfriend, Shayle, enjoy the Queenstown life. They expect to be there for another couple of years or maybe longer. Here are some photo's of the evening.

L-R Bro Selwyn Aitchison-Gregory, W.Bro John Anderson, Master of Lodge Kaikohe/Ohaeawai No 101,and Bro Dion Aitchison-Gregory

L-R Back Row: VW Bro Kevin Burch, District Grand Master, Northland District, MW Bro Mark Winger, Grand Master, W.Bro John Anderson, Master, Lodge Kaikohe Ohaeawai No 101, Front Row VW Bro Bryan Wiig, P.Dist GM, Bro Dion, Bro Selwyn, and W.Bro Bruce Wiig, Master Lodge Manurewa No 222

Grand Lodge Officers with the Grand Master, Newly Initiated Entered Apprentices and Bro Yuwei Goodhue, their proposer.

Missing from the photo is W.Bro Robert Goodhue their seconder who put himself on "Kitchen Duties" when the photo was taken

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After the ceremony concluded, the Master rose three times in accordance with tradition. Grand Lodge retired after the local "paparazzi" had done his duty. The Lodge was then closed in due form and the Master and Brethren retired to the refectory. After the traditional toasts and a powerful speech from the Grand Master in reply to the toast given by the District Grand Master, VW Bro Kevin Burch, the brethren enjoyed some local fare and laughter together. Thanks to the Grand Master and those who travelled long distances to be with Lodge Kaikohe/Ohaeawai No 101 on this very memorable night on the Northland District calendar for 2018. Bro Dion wins on the travel distance having come up from Queenstown. He flew home next day. The After Match Function:

The Grand Master Captivates His Audience VW Bro Kevin Burch and Bro Dion Aitchison-Gregory

W.Bro John Anderson and Bro Selwyn Aitchison-Gregory

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A New District Grand Steward for Northland

At the request of the District Grand Master, VW Bro Kevin Burch, W.Bro Roy Scahill was invested with the collar and jewel of District Grand Steward by the Grand Master MW Bro Mark Winger at the Kaikohe/Ohaeawai No 101 Lodge meeting on Wednesday 23rd May 2018. This brings the Northland District Grand Lodge team back to full strenght. W.Bro Roy is also the recently installed Master of Lodge Mangonui No 78 so the Grand Master in his congratulatory speech reminded him that taking care of both roles is going to involve some skilful juggling to time. The photo shows the District Grand Master, VW Bro Kevin Burch, the Grand Master, MW Bro Mark Winger and W.Bro Roy Scahill after his investiture

*************************************************** Bro Dave Laverick Passed To The Fellow Craft Degree. Monday 28th May saw Bro Dave Laverick passed to the Fellow Craft Degree by Lodge Hatea No 431 in the Whangarei Masonic Centre. Bro Dave is a member of Lodge Whangarei No 102 and there were 25 Brethren in the Lodge for this important step in his Masonic Career.

The Photo shows Bro Dave with W.Bro Grahame Richards, Master of Lodge Hatea No 431 after the ceremony. It may just be a concidence however these two Brethren share a common interest in vintage cars. That does not imply that they are vintage of course! Congratulations Bro Dave and let's get photo's of your 3rd step in Freemasonry due soon.

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A World War 2 Hero Passes to the Grand Lodge Above.

Brethren from several Lodges attended a farewell service to W.Bro James (Hamish) Craig, Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honour (France) on Monday 14th May 2018 on the Hibiscus Coast. W.Bro James was born on the 18th October 1922 in Scotland. During World War 2 he served in a United Kingdom Auxiliary Unit which saw him on active service with the French Marquis' and D Day operations. After the war, W.Bro Hamish moved to South Otago in the late 1950's with his wife Connie. They shared more than 50 years of marriage before she died in 2001. Hamish is survived by 3 children. three grandchildren and 2 great grand children. He drove buses and taxis on the Hibiscus Coast as his retirement job. He was a member of the Craft for more than 70 years. He was initiated in Lodge Lockfine over 70 years ago. He was a member of several lodges in the Otago area when he was farming around Kaitangata. He was a member of Lodge Orewa No 370 He joined Mahurangi Cryptic Council on 24/02/2000. He did his

Royal Master, Excellent Master and Super Excellent Master degrees on 12/05/1970.and Most Excellent Master degree on 22/04/2004. Thanks to W.Bro Dave Starr of Rodney Lodge No 1711 EC for the newspaper article and funeral program. *************************** What's Missing in this Painting? On the left is a painting in the Library and Museum of Freemasonry NZ in Auckland. To many it will look just like any other Tracing Board that may be found in our Lodge Rooms. But not so. Something is missing. Can you spot what? Another Tracing Board is shown on the right to help you.

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Knights Templar Annual Muster 28th April 2018 The District Muster was carried out due form and with the final Annual Report from R.Em Kt. Graeme de Jongh which included the Northern District Knights Templar Foundation report. At the conclusion the R.Em Kt. Graeme de Jongh District Grand Prior presented a cheque of $4000 to the recipient of the Ian Souster award (to promote and assist the youth of the Northern District) to Brooke Tamepo the current NZ Senior Ladies Skating Champion In which she gave an insight of the world of Ice Figure Skating. This followed with something different this year with the event of Installing a New District Grand Prior R.Em. Kt. Terence Arthur Stanbridge which was carried out by the Supreme Grand Master M. Em. Kt. Brian Cliff GCT with the assistance of the Grand Prelate V.Em. Kt. Ivan Smith, Grand Marshal V.Em.Kt. John Henry, Grand Herald V.Em. Kt. Quin Rodda, Grand Aide-de Camp Ven. Kt. Etienne Gray. The Escorts were Em.Kt Trevor Campton, Ven. Kt. Marc Dresser, Ven. Kt. Michael Abercrombie. Ven. Kt. Brian Eardley-Wilmot. The ceremony proceeded in due form with the New District Grand Prior then obligated & Invested the District Officers and presented their Certificates. The advancement to Great Priory Ranks were as follows with V.H.& R.Em. Grand Seneschal Rt. Em. Kt. David Craddock KCT..Em.Kt. Trevor Campton as Past Grand Sword Bearer, Em. Kt. Alf Powell as Past Aide d-Camp. The Bryce Major Banner (Most attendees at the Annual District Muster) was Alexandra Preceptory.No.44 The Fergus Schischka Banner (Most attendees at the Church Parades) was De Molay Preceptory No.2

Some of the Assembled Knights who attended the District Muster.

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The Trans Alpine Scooter Safari From Jim Watt.

Welcome to my fundraising page.(Link Here) I'm doing this as part of the Widows Sons, the Freemasons Worldwide Motorcycling fraternity and there will be a group of us participating raising money for a good cause. So apart from my seeing this as a great cause it has become more poignant now that a friend's daughter has just been diagnosed with leukaemia so please give generously. Please support me as I participate in the 2018 Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari, an endurance ride 250 grueling kilometres over the Southern Alps to Hokitika to raise funds for the New Zealand Cancer Society We set off on Saturday May 19th, starting just as day breaks and chasing the sun westwards to watch it set in the Tasman Sea on arrival in Hokitika. The Cancer Society is not funded by the Government, and relies solely on the goodwill and generosity of New Zealanders like us.

Funds raised help the Cancer Society continue their extraordinary work providing access to free services, information and support for the one in three people in New Zealand affected by cancer. From the moment of diagnosis right through to treatment and recovery, the Cancer Society is right there to help minimise the impact of cancer. So this is a great cause and I am doing my part. Any financial support you are able to offer will be greatly appreciated. Just hit the 'Give Now' button to the right. It's simple, fast and totally secure. If you live in New Zealand your donation is tax deductible and a receipt will be issued. Please go to the page and show your support on the day, the scheduled stops and anticipated arrival times can be found at: www.scootersafari.co.nz Thank you! It's not too late to contribute!

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From the Executive at Director National Office Re: Freemasons Scholarships. The following media release has gone out to most papers etc. Photos of the event can be found here (Photos are copyright protected) An unedited video stream of the event can be found here Fraternally Gareth Turner Executive Director, Freemasons NZ 40 years of scholarships celebrate a wealth of talent For 40 years Freemasons from throughout New Zealand have awarded nearly $5.2 million in scholarships to 1,162 of the country’s most talented university students. All they ask is that the students be completing a degree, be achieving consistent A-grades and show commitment to voluntary and community service. Today eight postgraduate students received a total of $80,000 and 19university students a total of $114,000 at a ceremony at Parliament’s Legislative Council Chamber. The 27students are from AUT, Auckland, Waikato, Massey, Victoria, Canterbury, Lincoln and Otago Universities. They are destined for a wide range of careers: six academics and teachers; five research scientists; five psychologists; four in marketing and business; two environmental managers; and one engineer, ophthalmologist, physiotherapist, lawyer and architect. Freemasons Grand Master Mark Winger notes the Freemasons scholarship programme is the largest privately funded such programme in the country. As he says: “It is an example of the positive impact Freemasonry can make in the community and on the world stage, as we see from the career updates scholars send from time-to-time. “Whether our scholars stay in New Zealand or continue their studies and careers overseas, they are all contributing to the health, welfare, knowledge and improvement of life for future generations. “Freemasons have always understood the importance of learning and how it encourages greater understanding amongst mankind, which in turn leads to levels of tolerance and compassion between nations,” says Mr Winger.

The Recipients and Audience at the Freemasons Scholarship Awards May 2018

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A "Past Visit" Comes Home To Roost for Lodge Hatea No 431 The images say it all. Note how little the Lodgeroom in the Masonic Centre Whangarei has changed. Even the air conditioners are there. No wonder they needed a service recently!

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Click Here To Go To The Education Pillar Blog. There are some fascinating articles to enjoy plus the regular questions to challenge you. This blog is well worth a read as there is knowledge there for everyone. Take 30 mins to go there now! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ A "Did You Know" for June. The Regius Poem or Manuscript

A document dating from about 1390, known as the Regius Poem, is currently accepted as being the oldest known written reference to the operative masons’ craft. The poem is believed to have been written for the benefit of the craftsmen engaged in the erection of the cloisters of Gloucester Cathedral, which was completed under Abbot Froucester between 1381 and 1412. The document has been variously known as the ‘Poem on the Craft of Masonry’ (1757), the ‘Poem of Moral Duties’ (1838), and then ‘The Regius Poem’ (1888). The present name was derived from the fact that the poem was part of a collection in the Royal Library of England, presented to the nation by George II in 1757.

Roderick H Baxter, in A Masonic Miscellany, translated the poem into modern English. In his notes to the translation, Baxter observes that the manuscript is of prime importance to the fraternity of Freemasons, as being our oldest preserved document which affords evidence of a legendary history and an indication of a speculative origin. Baxter also draws attention to the remarkable number of instances in which phrases have been introduced into our ritual, and the cases in which its requirements have been incorporated with our constitutions. Even the last stage of the document may be accepted as evidence that our custom at the festive board was a feature of the craft at the time of the manuscript. The poem itself consists of some 794 lines of rhyming verse. It opens with the words ‘Here begin the constitutions of the art of Geometry according to Euclid’. It traces the history of masonry from Egypt to the time of writing. There follow 15 articles and 15 points on the regulation of the craft of masonry. Then comes an ordinance, now accepted as being mythical, to hold an annual assembly of masons under a charter from King Athelstan. Finally, there is a section entitled ‘The art of the four crowned ones’ (ars quatuor coronatorum). It contains reference to the seven liberal arts and

sciences (lines 557–563), as well as a call to God (line 586) and ‘good manners’ (line 726). Picture show "So Mote It Be" in the Regius Poem

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Happy (Real Age) Birthdays for May.

Title Name Surname Lodge Name Lodge

No W.Bro Ralph Barber Hokianga 69 W.Bro Douglas Denby Hokianga 69 W.Bro Robert Brown Mangonui/Kaitaia 78 W.Bro Scott Carr Kaikohe/Ohaeawai 101 Bro Dominandor Martinez Kaikohe/Ohaeawai 101 W.Bro John Farley Whangarei 102 VW.Bro Kenneth Notton Whangarei 102 W.Bro John Upton Whangarei 102 W.Bro Stephen Shervell Whangarei 102 Bro Garth Buck Whangarei 102 Bro Allan Burns Hikurangi 140 Bro David Craig Hikurangi 140 Bro Knox Henderson III Hikurangi 140 W.Bro Edmund Inger Wellsford/Marsden 169 Bro James May Wellsford/Marsden 169 W.Bro Alastair Mitchell Kororareka 304 Bro Joshua Kosmala-George Kororareka 304 W.Bro Robert Bubendorfer Kerikeri 402 W.Bro Rex Graham Kerikeri 402 W.Bro Keith Ashcroft Kerikeri 402 W.Bro Thomas Hawtin Kerikeri 402 W.Bro John Anderson Kerikeri 402 Bro Robert Kingman Kerikeri 402 W.Bro Peter Faber Okara Daylight 461

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Some Famous Freemasons

Reference: http://www.lodgestpatrick.co.nz/famous.php Stein, John ‘Jock’ (1922-1985) A Scotsman through-and-through, Jock Stein dreamt of becoming the manager of Scotland’s national football team. In his early years Jock was a solid, no nonsense player for Albion Rovers, and then, as captain of Celtic, he led them to Coronation Cup laurels (1953) and a League and Scottish Cup double in 1954. A severe ankle injury ended his playing career but he moved into management and at Hibernian, became their best ever manager, leading the Easter Road team to 1964 Summer Cup laurels and on to the top of the league (1965). Transferring to Celtic, Stein led them first to victory in the 1966 Scottish Cup and, in 1967; he took the European Cup from Italian giants, Inter Milan. In later conversation Bill Shankly said to Stein, “Well John, you’re immortal now.” (In 2002, the fans voted Stein “Celtic’s greatest ever manager”.) In 1978, Jock Stein finally became manager of Scotland and, in 1982, qualified his national team for the FIFA World Cup. He was well on target for doing the same in 1986 but triumph turned to tragedy when, at the end of a qualifying 1-1 draw with Wales, Stein suffered a heart attack and died at the Ninian Park football stadium in Cardiff, aged 62.

Still, Andrew Taylor (1828-1917) Andrew Still was a physician who, during the American Civil War, devised the treatment known as Osteopathy. By 1907 his ‘modern’ ideas of alternative medicine had spread to Britain, Australia and New Zealand.

Stutz, Harry Clayton (1876-1930) An entrepreneur, engineer and innovator, in 1911 Harry Stutz founded the Ideal Motor Car Company which, in 1912, became the Stutz Motor Company. The firm would become renowned for its classic cars built in the late 1920’s and early 1930’s, especially the stunning Stutz Bearcat, a car that looks good even in the 21st century! In 1919 Charles M. Schwab and two other inves- tors bought Harry Stutz’s interest in the company. Stutz was a member of the Murat Shriners the ancient Landmarks Lodge No. 319, Indianapolis and a Knight Templar.

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de Sucre, Antonio Jose y Alcala (1795-1830) de Sucre became the second President of Bolivia following his service as a General under Simón Bolívar (see above) in Peru and, in 1825, was named President for life. He resigned three years later but was assassinated while travelling to Ecuador to be installed President of that country. de Sucre was well known for his efforts in the liberation of Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.

Sullivan, Sir Arthur Seymour (1842-1900) Of Irish and Italian descent, Arthur Sullivan is best known for his operatic collaborations with librettist W. S. Gilbert (see above) including such continually popular works as ‘H.M.S. Pinafore’ (1878), ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ (1879) and ‘The Mikado’ (1885). Sullivan’s artistic output included 23 operas, 13 major orchestral works, 8 choral works and oratorios, 2 ballets, and an abundance of other works. Apart from his comic operas with Gilbert, Sullivan is best known for some of his hymns and parlour songs, including ‘Onward Christian Soldiers’ and ‘The Lost Chord’. He became a Freemason in 1865 and, as a member of Studholme Lodge No. 1451; he met many notable members of Victorian society. He was also Grand Organist of the United Grand Lodge of England during Queen Victoria’s 50 year jubilee in 1887.

Visit the Library and Museum of Freemasonry NZ in Auckland. Phone: (09) 262 0978

Two Grand Orient of France Aprons from approx 1832 in the Library and Museum of Freemasonry Auckland. NZ

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See If You Can Answer these "Kiwana" Questions Without Looking At The Answers! 1. Which city is the capital of NZ? 2. What are the the 3 colours on the NZ flag? 3. Which of these is the Maori name for NZ? a) Aorangi b) Aotearoa c) Aoraki 4. The Maori name for NZ means... 5. Which is our largest lake? 6. Which mountain is the highest in the country? 7. Name NZ’s longest river. 8. How many stars are on the NZ flag? 9. Name the ocean that NZ is sitting in. 10. What is the name of the sea between NZ and Australia? 11. What is the name of Captain Cook’s ship which he sailed on to NZ? It is also on the 50c coin. 12. What is the name of the long chain of mountains that make up the backbone of South Island? 13. Name the 3 main islands of NZ 14. NZ currency is called... 15. The largest city in NZ is not the capital. Which city is the largest? 16. Name the plant that is our national symbol. 17 Which flightless bird are NZers named after? 18. Which famous NZer was the first in the world to climb Mt Everest? 19. What is the name for a traditional fenced Maori village? 20. Name the port that serves Christchurch. 21 What is the range of hills sitting between this port and Christchurch? 22. What is the largest native tree in NZ? 23. What is the name of the stretch of water that separates the North and South Islands? 24. Which city is named The Garden City? 25. What plant did Maori weave into baskets? 26. What name is given to the Parliament Buildings in Wellington because of its shape? 27. What is the Maori word for stomach? 28. What is the name of our national museum in Wellington? 29. What is the name of the ‘living dinosaur’ that only lives in NZ? 30. What is the name of the river that flows through Christchurch? 31. What is the name of the Canterbury Super 14 rugby team? 32. What is the name of the Canterbury netball team? 33. Drysdale, Romney, and Merino are all breeds of what? 34. Which NZer directed the famous Lord of The Rings films? 35. What is the Maori name for the sweet potato? 36. Which island of NZ has the most people living on it? 37. What is the name given to the underground method of cooking used by Maori 38. Which NZ city is the first to see the sunrise each day? 39. Who is the famous NZ cartoonist who created Footrot Flats? 40. What important agreement between Maori chiefs and the British crown was signed in 1840? 41. In the Maori legend who was the first person to land on New Zealand after being caught in a storm? 42. What do the stars on the NZ flag represent? 43. Who was the first explorer from Europe to discover NZ? 44. Which European captain was the first to land on NZ soil? 45. What is the most northern tip on the North Island called? 46. What is the most southern point of the South Island called?

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NO 1 DISTRICT PEOPLE CONTACT INFORMATION AS AT 01 APRIL 2018 District Grand Master V.W Bro Kevin Burch (09) 438 9023

021 528 860 kjburch102@gmail.com

District Grand Director Of Ceremonies W.Bro Trevor Hall 027 471 1665 trev@orcon.net.nz

Grand Steward W.Bro Roy Scahill 09 406 7635 021 625 274 scahillr@xtra.co.nz

Grand Steward W Bro HC Chamberlain (09 437 0411 skey@xtra.co.nz

Education Advisor & Webmaster Northern Division

W.Bro John MacDonald (09) 439 4790 028 258 85111 john@merlin.net.nz

District Property & Heritage VW. Bro Bryan Wiig (09) 437 2840 021 105 6857 wiigy1@orcon.net.nz

Benevolence Vacant

Our Northland Lodges, Royal Arch Chapters and Higher Degrees, The Hokianga Lodge No. 69 Master David Kearns Secretary Garth Coulter Address PO Box 86

Rawene 0443 Address PO Box 79

Rawene 0443 E-mail daveandlk66@gmail.com E-mail karlandgwen@outlook.com Phone (09 405 7595 Phone (09) 405 8246 Mobile Mobile The Mangonui (Travelling) Lodge No. 78 Master Roy Scahill Secretary Bob Vartan Address 100 Virtue Crescent

Tokerau Beach RD 3 Kaitaia 0483

Address PO Box 402 Mangonui 0422

E-mail scahillr@xtra.co.nz E-mail arjayvee@xtra.co.nz Phone 09 406 7635 Phone (09) 406 1239 Mobile 021 625 274 Mobile 021 155 8540 The Kaikohe Ohaeawai Lodge No. 101 Master John Anderson Secretary Robert Goodhue Address 4002 SH10

Kaeo 0478 Address 66 Albert Street

Kawakawa 0210

E-mail anderwood4002@yahoo.co.nz E-mail o211252754@yahoo.co.nz Phone (09) 405 1248 Phone Mobile 021 100 73767 Mobile 021 125 2754 Lodge Whangarei No. 102 Master Tim Telfer Secretary Graeme Whiteman Address 444 Marua Road

RD 1 Hikurangi 0181

Address Townhouse 59 Jane Mander Village Kamo Whangarei 0110

E-mail ttelfer@gmail.com E-mail kamoagain@gmail.com Phone (09) 433 7605 Phone (09) 435 6499 Mobile 021 217 0223 Mobile (027) 435 6358

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Lodge Hikurangi No. 140 Master Steve Bailey Secretary Alan Bishell Address 346 Kamo Road

Kamo Whangarei 0112

Address 28B Elizabeth Street Kensington Whangarei 0112

E-mail dallasandsteveb@xtra.co.nz E-mail hikalodge@gmail.com Phone (09) 435 5601 Phone (09) 437 3036 Mobile Mobile Wellsford Marsden Lodge No. 169 Master John MacDonald Secretary Graham Rogerson Address Unit 11

224 Maunu Road Whangarei 1011

Address 16 - 5 Waiatawa Road Tikipunga Whangarei 0112

E-mail john@merlin.net.nz E-mail edh7514@gmail.com Phone (09) 439 4790 Phone (09) 437 1598 Mobile 028 258 85111 Mobile 021 308 069 Lodge Parahaki No. 269 Master Jock Adamson Secretary Alan Martin Address 98 Ngunguru Road

RD 3 Whangarei 0173

Address 65 Whau Valley Road Whau Valley Whangarei 0112

E-mail jock.pat@xtra.co.nz E-mail alanohmartin@gmail.com Phone (09) 437 3125 Phone (09) 437 3125 Mobile Mobile 027 244 7373 Lodge Kororareka No. 304 Master Alastair Mitchell Secretary William Noble Address 1 Gould Street

Russell 0202 Address PO Box 228

Russell 0242 E-mail alastair@riskandinsurance.co E-mail commodores.lodge@xtra.co.nz Phone (09) 403 7530 Phone (09) 403 7899 Mobile Mobile Lodge Kerikeri No. 402 Master Rex Graham Secretary Robert Bubendorfer Address 237 Stanners Road

RD 2 Kerikeri

Address 344A Kerikeri Road Kerikeri 0230

E-mail rexl.g@xtra.co.nz E-mail bob@bubendorfer.net.nz Phone 09 407 5584 Phone 09 407 1156 Mobile 027 306 0015 Mobile 022 631 0701 Lodge Hatea No. 431 Master Grahame Richards Secretary Kevin Peachey Address 6 - 6A Pentland Road

Regent Whangarei 011278

Address 17 E Albert Street Whangarei 0110

E-mail anne.grahame7@gmail.com E-mail kevinmp1049@gmail.com Phone 09 459 7161 Phone 09 435 2916 Mobile 021 294 4383 (Anne) Mobile 021 758 822 Okara Daylight Lodge No. 461 Master Pat Severensen Secretary John Farley Address 4 B Braintree Street

Kamo Whangarei 0112

Address 163 Church Street Onerahi Whangarei 0110

E-mail pladseve@xnet.co.nz E-mail cathjohnf@xtra.co.nz Phone 09 435 1008 Phone 09 436 0806 Mobile Mobile 027 636 0806

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Whangarei Royal Arch Chapter No 27 1st Principal Vince Cocurullo Scribe E/Recorder Graham Morris Address Address E-mail vince@cocurullo.co.nz E-mail graym@sanp.net.nz Phone 09-438 8834 Phone 09 435 1139 Mobile Mobile

Hokianga Royal Arch Chapter No 71 1st Principal Ralph Barber Scribe E/Recorder Wayne Maday Address Address E-mail ralphbarber6@gmail.com E-mail wmaday@kinect.co.nz Phone 09 401 6413 Phone 09 407 8761 Mobile Mobile

Kaipara Mahurangi Royal Arch Chapter No 80 1st Principal Stan Kerr Scribe E/Recorder Dave Starr Address Address E-mail stansvan@xtra.co.nz E-mail starrdust@xtra.co.nz Phone 09 434 0024 Phone 09 425 5664 Mobile 027 268 8144 Mobile

Bay of Islands Cryptic Council No 65 TIM Graham Morris Scribe E/Recorder Mark Norgate Address Address E-mail graym@snap.net.nz E-mail mhnorgate@clear.net.nz Phone 09 435-1139 Phone 09 435-4027 Mobile Mobile

Mahurangi Cryptic Council No 80 TIM Peter Copeman Recorder Dave Starr Address Address E-mail E-mail starrdust@xtra.co.nz Phone 09 432-7663 Phone 09 425 8664 Mobile Mobile

Whangarei Rose Croix Chapter No. 45 MES Vince Cocurullo Recorder Steve Shervell Address Address E-mail info@cocurullo.co.nz E-mail steve.shervell@hotmail.com Phone 09 438-883 Phone 09 459-5932 Mobile 021 438 952 Mobile

Knights Templar - Kaitaia Preceptory No. 17

Preceptor Brian Mulcahy Secretary Garry Larsen Address Address E-mail brianmul@ihug.co.nz E-mail glars@slingshot.co.nz Phone (09)-408-1456 Phone 09 408-2309 Mobile Mobile

Order of the Secret Monitor

Supreme Ruler Lindsay Stichbury Recorder Pat Severinsen Address Address E-mail cls-2008@vodafone.co.nz E-mail pladseve@xnet.co.nz Phone 09 431 5544 Phone 09 435 1008 Mobile Mobile

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