Procession through streets - Wellington Chinese Masonic Society

Procession through streets - Wellington Chinese Masonic Society - Wellington City Council Archives, 00233-1925/2194^[1][]

	[E45] [00233:501:1925/2194] 2194 1925 Wgtn Chinese Masonic Society Procession through Streets Chief Traffic Inspector Re Parking of cars in Frederick Street (initialled illegible) 22.9.25 (initialled illegible) 6/10/25 Noted I have inspected fireworks which are to be let off. They are of a very small nature. (Signed illegible) Inspector 8/10/25 File File
	P.O. BOX 99 FREDERICK STREET TE ARO WELLINGTON N.Z. WELLINGTON N.Z. 21st. September 1925 The Wellington Chinese Masonic Society (INCORPORATED) The Town Clerk WELLINGTON Dear Sir: I beg to apply for permission for the Chinese Masons to walk in procession at noon on Saturday 10 Oct about two hundred strong from the present Hall, No. 81 Vivian Street, to the new Temple in Frederick Street. Also to fire certain sacred crackers on the vacant land adjoining the lodge. These crackers will be fired at midday and will not disturb the neighbours. In the evening a banquet will be held to which the Governor, The Mayor, The Premier etc., will be invited and a large number of cars will be parked in Frederick Street. Yours faithfully, (signed) Mr. T Norris Baker, English Secretary
	P.O. BOX 99 FREDERICK STREET TE ARO WELLINGTON N.Z. WELLINGTON N.Z. 6th. October 1925 The Wellington Chinese Masonic Society (INCORPORATED) The Town Clerk WELLINGTON Dear Sir: Some days ago we wrote asking for permission to walk in procession about two hundred strong from 81 Vivian Street to Frederick Street, at noon on Saturday next. Also to let off a small quantity of fire works on a vacant section in Frederick Street. Will you please forward us the necessary permission. Yours faithfully, (signed) Mr. T Norris Baker, English Secretary
	I.E. 1925/2194 9^th Oct, 1925. Dear Sirs.- Referring to your letter of the 21^st ultimo. I have to inform you that permission is granted for the Chinese Masons to march in the procession at noon on Saturday the 10th instant, from No 81 Vivian Street to the New Temple in Frederick Street, subject to the control of the Police. Permission is also granted for a few small crackers to be fired on a vacant section adjoining the new temple in Frederick Street, subject to control of the Police. Yours faithfully, Acting Town Clerk. Mr. T Norris Baker, English Secretary, Wellington Chinese Masonic Society P.O. Box 99, C I T Y.
	I.E. 1925/2194 9th Oct, 1925. Dear Sir.- I forward you herewith copy of letter sent to the Wellington Chinese Masonic Society granting permission for a procession to be held at noon on Saturday the 10the instant from No 81 Vivian Street to the New Temple in Frederick Street also to fire a few small crackers on a vacant section adjoining the new temple, subject to control of the Police. Yours faithfully, Acting Town Clerk. The Inspector of Police. C I T Y.

↑ Wellington City Council Archive. (1925). Procession through streets - Wellington Chinese Masonic Society - Wellington City Council Archives, 00233-1925/2194. Retrieved 2 July 2019, from Archives Online website: https://archivesonline.wcc.govt.nz/nodes/view/101929