Update on MWBro John Litton Past Grand Master
Where in the world?
Many of you will be aware that Past Grand Master MWBro John Litton suffered a heart attack last month whilst in transit to the NSW & ACT Grand Installation in Sydney. Fortunately, the plane had not taken off, so emergency services were able to get John to Middle more Hospital. He was later transferred to Auckland Hospital for an operation — spending the last few weeks in hospital. We are pleased to advise that that John and Diana are now back in Waikanae Beach on the Kapiti Coast near Wellington; and while
The New Zealand Freemason magazine is taken to the far flung reaches of the world as witnessed below.
John continues to improve daily it may be several months before he makes a full recovery. Both John and Diana have been humbled by the cards and messages and extend their sincere thanks to those who have taken time to write. Indeed, John has indicated that your messages have aided in his recovery. Updates on John’s progress will continue to be posted on the Divisional Websites. Both John and Diana have left an indelible mark on Freemasonry – it is so comforting to know that John is going to be ok.
WBro Ronald Polon outside Tokyo Masonic Centre in Japan during a recent trip. Ronald is with the Concord Lodge which has a strong Filipino membership in Christchurch.
Grand Lodge of WA Grand Installation 2018 Thursday 25th to Sunday 28th of October Perth, Western Australia VWBro George Allan PGLec in the Faroe Islands (part of Denmark) in the North Atlantic with his copy during a recent trip to Europe. Separately George has provided an article on masonic education in this issue about Secrets, Privileges and Mysteries.
Deputy Grand Master, RW Bro Peter Kirwan and Grand Master MW Bro Dr William Babe.
You are cordially invited to attend the installation of RW Bro Peter Kirwan as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Western Australia. http://bit.ly/wa-grand-installation-registration www.freemasonsnz.org
RWBro AB Ananthram P Deputy RGM and PGSW Grand Lodge of India, who last year visited New Zealand for a Conference and called into National Office, back at his Lodge in Bangalore India reading excerpts from our magazine to Brethren as an exercise in masonic education which included ‘Speak Up’ and ‘Simple Answers’.
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