FESTIVE CHINESE MASONIC SOCIETY GATHERING BIG CROWD IN CLUB HALL. From far-off market
gardens, from their laundries and their fruit shops, four hundred of
Auckland's Chinese gathered yesterday in the club hall of the Chinese Masonic Society, next to the chop suey restaurant
in Grey's Avenue, to do honour to Gin Gook Yin, the venerable grand
master of the society, who celebrated his 30th year of office. There
were also among the number interpreters and professional men. The
outside of the building in the evening was festooned with electric
lights, and the illuminations drew curious Europeans who .wanted to
watch the Oriental take his pleasure. Luncheon and afternoon tea started
the day and a dinner followed. The evening was mostly t musical, and it
was a happy, noisy gathering, typical of the nation. Gin Gook Yin was
given a gold pendant from the Auckland members of the society, while
Wellington followers also sent a gift. The festivities ended at
midnight.
Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 54, 5 March 1928, Page 10
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