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Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 60, 12 March 1927, Page 11

The District Deputy Grand Master (Bro. H. Dames, P.G.) presided over the monthly meeting of Wellington District Lodge, No. 5, 1.0.0. F., N.Z., there being a large attendance of past grands and executive officers of subordinate lodges. Two members were advanced to the second degree by the district degree master (Bro. J. H. West, P.G.) Various reports were received and adopted, the membership report for July-December term showing another very satisfactory increase in the district roll. Ballot for- selection of D.D.G.M. for the succeeding biennial term resulted in the election of Bro. F. J. Jones, P.G., G.L. representative, and district treasurer. Second nominations for District Lodge officers for ensuing year were taken. Items of interest to come before the Grand Lodge at Christchureh this month were debated, the principal speakers being the district representatives, P.D.D.G.M. Bro. H. Finch, P.G.s Bros. W. White and S. P. Curtis, and Bro. Durney, V.G. A very handsome chain of office for use of the Grand Master of the Order, contributed for by the district? of the jurisdiction, and to be presented in session by the Wellington renresentativee, .w*s on view,