FREEMASONRY AND FRIENDLY SOCIETIES

FREEMASONRY AND FRIENDLY SOCIETIES

It has long been customary for men to form societies, the activities of which are kept secret to the members. But friendly societies have been subject to broad control by Parliament, partly to facilitate their work and more especially because they undertake to pay benefits in return for contributions. Freemasonry, however, promises no monetary benefits and controls its own activities.

• FREEMASONRY AND FRIENDLY SOCIETIES

• Freemasonry

• Friendly Societies

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This information was published in 1966 in An Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, edited by A. H. McLintock. It has not been corrected and will not be updated.

Up-to-date information can be found elsewhere in Te Ara.