OBITUARY: MWBro ROBERT DENIS RICHMOND, PGM

It is with profound regret that I have to report the passing on 21 February 2009 of Most Worshipful Brother Robert Denis Richmond.

Most Worshipful Brother Richmond was initiated 10 March 1953 in Empire Fergusson Lodge No. 225. He was installed as its Master on 8 August 1967. He was also a member of The Research Lodge of Wellington No. 194 and United Horowhenua Lodge No. 464.

He was appointed Grand Lecturer in 1970, Assistant Provincial Grand Master in 1975, Provincial Grand Master in 1982 and elected Grand Master in 1988.

The Board of General Purposes directs that all Lodges shall observe mourning for a period of one month as a tribute to the memory of our late Brother.

The tokens of mourning are:-

(i) A black rosette worn on the point of each officer's collar, so as not to obscure his jewel of office;

(ii) Where the Master so directs:-
- Black drapes over the Master's and Wardens' pedestals, and

- Black rosettes on officers' aprons. Brethren not in office wear black rosettes only if the officers do so.

Breast jewels are not to be worn at a Lodge in mourning.

It is directed that this advice be read in open Lodge at your next meeting.

L G Milton
GRAND SECRETARY
laurencem@freemasons.co.nz