MASONIC.

Press, Volume LII, Issue 9280, 4 December 1895, Page 2

MASONIC.

The annual meeting of the Thistle Lodge, S«O., tcok place in the Ashbnrton Masouic Hail on Monday evening, when there was a large attendance of members and visiting brethren, including the following Grand Lodge officers:—D.G.M. Bro. Lnuisson, D.G.S. Bro. J. L. Carroll, S.D.G.M. Bro. VV\ Sparrow and $.G. 8.8. Bro. J. Cockburn. The ceremony of installation was conducted by the D.G.M. Bro. Louisson, and the following officers were installed :— W.M., Bro. A. Orr; 1.P.M., Bro. W. Sparrow; D.M., Bro. R. Mecleam ; S.M-, Bro. P. Rattray; 8.W., Bro. T. Morgan ; J.W.,8r0. R. Mcßae; Sec., Bro. Mellor; Treas., P.M. Bro. W. Sparrow; S.D., Bro. J. M. Hampton; J.D., Bro. J. Williams; 8.C., Bro. Geo. Morrison; 1.G., Bro. J. Ratasey; 0.G., Bro. J. Mullaney. The masonic choir, under the leadership of Bro. Lane, added greatly to the impressiveness of the ceremony, and the nicely performed selections of music were much appreciated. Much enthusiasm was shown, and the gathering was a great success.

(PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) HOKITIKA, December 3. Mr Seddon was iaatalled as VV.M. of the Weatland Kilwinniog Lodge last evening, when a large number of brethren were present. The new Freemasons' Hall was consecrated by the Grand Lodge officers, Bros. Williams and WetherilL