Thursday 27th November 2025 was the Ceremony of the Installation of the Grand Master Mason and Grand Office-bearers held in Freemasons' Hall, 96 George Street, Edinburgh. Bro Alexander C.G Moncrief was installed as the Grand Master Mason.

300 blood donations is an impressive tally, one befitting the stature of our Bro Johnson Uyseco of Lodge Snt Andrews 418. With genuine compassion for others our trusty Brother donates a pint or two for the saving of lives. We celebrate and congratulate this milestone of giving a priceless gift to someone in need. Your blood is worth bottling - it is aged to perfection.

Bro Tony Hill, of Lodge Hinemoa No. 786 SC, the brethren of your own lodge and from all of us in district extend our congratulations on becoming the National President of the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association (NZRSA) – a deserving accomplishment. Tony Hill, MBE, JP – National President NZRSA Hailing from the small town of Waitara in Taranaki, Tony is a seasoned leader with more than 30 years of service in the New Zealand Army. Tony served as an officer with