Attached are a couple of photos from the “empty chair” ceremony that has been performed by Gisborne based lodges for a number of years just before ANZAC Day to commemorate those who have died in or as a result of war. It is hosted by Turanganui 1480 EC Lodge, which shares the Childers Road lodge rooms with Lodge Montrose 722. Both Lodges Saint John Kilwinning 662 and Montrose 722 were present Left to right - RWM Daniel Bottrill, Bro Chesley Birch PM Montrose and Sub Mast

Last night at Lodge Ponsonby 708SC we hosted the Travelling Gavel challenge. Eden Lodge 1530 EC successfully challenged with 8 visitors including WBro Kenny Palisoc. It should be noted: That the Eden Lodge donated the sign in desk, used at The Scottish Masonic Centre, in 2023 The next meeting of the Eden Lodge 1530 EC is the 24 th of March.

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.