Famous Palmerston North Freemasons - James Nash
James Alfred Nash (1928) MWBro James Alfred Nash CBE, PGM Born 17th July, 1871 - Died 24th July, 1952 Initiated in The Manawatu Kilwinning Lodge in 1898 and installed as Master in 1904.He was honoured by Grand Lodge in 1905 as Grand Pursuivant, 1907 as Grand Director of Ceremonies. In 1907 James was installed as Master again with the promise of great things to come. Immediately after the installation he convened a special meeting at which it was unanimously decided to proceed with the erection of a Lodge room on land once owned by the Lodge. In 1912 he became Senior Grand Warden, 1934 Past Provincial Grand Master, Provincial Grand Master 1940-1946, Past Deputy Grand Master in 1946 and Past Grand Master in 1951. Awarded his 50 year service badge in 1948 he was made an Honorary Life member in 1949. In 1952 it was resolved to erect a brass plaque in memory of this great man. At the age of 13 Jimmy as he was known, went to work for Nathan’s Ready Money Store. He later became mana...