Freemasons find national treasure in Arrowtown

**Jason** · 01-26-2010, 07:03 PM

Arrowtown Freemasons are set to reveal to the public restored historic emblems discovered in their 124-year-old lodge.
Arrowtown Freemasons worshipful master Graeme Wilson said the 110-year-old emblems and symbols were uncovered four years ago when pinex board laid in the early 1950s was lifted.
"It's been absolutely amazing to uncover these slices of history," he said. "We're really excited to have the restoration of them done and these features are a treasure to not only us, but all New Zealand Freemasons."
A large set square and compass motif hand painted on to a chimney flue was revealed behind stone that the pinex board had covered.
A tessellated pavement, which is a freemason's lodge floor feature was discovered beneath pinex floorboards.
A frieze of billowing curtains painted around the ceiling was also uncovered.

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01-26-2010, 07:03 PM	#1
Jason Veritas Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,505 Lodge: Pearl of the West #146	Freemasons find national treasure in Arrowtown Arrowtown Freemasons are set to reveal to the public restored historic emblems discovered in their 124-year-old lodge. Arrowtown Freemasons worshipful master Graeme Wilson said the 110-year-old emblems and symbols were uncovered four years ago when pinex board laid in the early 1950s was lifted. "It's been absolutely amazing to uncover these slices of history," he said. "We're really excited to have the restoration of them done and these features are a treasure to not only us, but all New Zealand Freemasons." A large set square and compass motif hand painted on to a chimney flue was revealed behind stone that the pinex board had covered. A tessellated pavement, which is a freemason's lodge floor feature was discovered beneath pinex floorboards. A frieze of billowing curtains painted around the ceiling was also uncovered. read more Freemasons find national treasure in Arrowtown \| Stuff.co.nz __________________ "I care not what others think of what I do, but I care very much about what I think of what I do! Agus na damnaithe fágtha gan focal Glaoigh ormsa i measc na naomh

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