THE PREMIER AND FREEMASONRY.
[BY TELEGRAPH. —PREB9 ASSOCIATION.] Wellington, Sunday. A great Masonic function is to take place on to-morrow evening, when Brother the Hon. Sir Harry Albert Atkinson is to be installed ae District Grand Master of the Wellington, North Island of New Zealand, district, under the English Constitution, in succession to Brother 0. J. Toxward, resigned. The ceremony will probably be one ot a most imposing character. Masons of the highest rank from all parts of the colony are assembling in Wellington, and steamers and special trains are arriving. It is believed that Monday will largely augment the number.
Our special correspondent telegraphs :— The installation will take place in the old Provincial Chambers, and the banquet in Masonic Hall. The Auckland District Grand Lodge will be represented by Brothers G. S. Graham, W. P. Moat, the Hon. E. Mitcheleon, and Brother Esam. Sir Frederick Whitaker and his officers will represent tho District Grand Lodge Scottish Constitution.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9065, 28 May 1888, Page 5
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