ROLL OF HONOUR UNVEILED.
LOYAL CITY OF CHRISTCHURCH LODGE. ' There was a .large attendance of brethren and their friends at the chambers of the Loyal City of Christdhurch Lodge, No. 4602, M.U., 1.0.0. F., lastevening, to witness the unveiling of the Lodge's Roll of Honour by Bro. L. P. Longuet, P.P.G.M. The lodge lias a fine record of war service, as no fewer than 74 brethren joined the Forces, 06 of them, going oversea. Five left "with the New Zealand Main Body, also one in the Australian and one in the Canadian first contingents. Brethren of the lodge fought on most of the fronts —France, Asia, Africa, Egypt, Gallipoli, and Mesopotamia. One was killed at the Gallipoli landing, one died of fever in Egypt, and seven lost their lives k in France. Serious wounds were received by ten brethren of the lodge, and five were slightly wounded. Two are still undergoing treatment, one at Hanmer and the other in (hospital. At the conclusion of the unveiling the National Anthem was sung.
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Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16945, 21 September 1920, Page 7
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