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GRAND PRIORY OF NEW ZEALAND

GRANDPRIORYBULLETIN

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ISSN 1176-4805

THE ORDER OFST LAZARUS OF JERUSALEM

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(“The old order changeth, yielding place to new,And God fulfills himself in many ways,Lest one good custom should corrupt the world.”)(“Idylls of the King” - Tennyson)

“The Old Order Changeth . . .”

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CONTENTS OF THIS BULLETIN

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The St. Lazarus Organ at the National War Memorial 77caasI ydaL ,anaiD

9,8noissiM ysorpeL eht htiw krow elbmuH leahciMIn Memoriam Tia 11,01tterraBInvestiture Ceremony, Admissions and Promotions 2008 12,13Investiture Ceremony, Admissions and Promotions Wellington 2009 14,15

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91-81cisuM eniF dna arepO fo noonretfA nA Investiture of Lieut. General Jerry Mateparae ONZM 19

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Investiture Ceremony, Admissions and Promotions Christchurch 2009 26,2782redrO eht fo snoitcidsiruJ lanoitanretnI

Who’s Who - the Order restructured in New Zealand 2903noissimmoC snoitaleR cilbuP lanoitanretnI LSO03feiler itiaH dna redrO ehT139002 egasseM samtsirhC s’retsaM dnarG

A brief account of the Order and its charitable work 32,3353,43simrA te sivatA

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EDITORIAL PAGE

The views expressed in the Editorial and other material published in this Bulletin do not necessarily represent theviews of the Grand Priory of New Zealand or any other jurisdiction of the Order of St Lazarus.

The more things change, the more they stay the same. So, in1849, wrote journalist and novelist Alphonse Karr.(But he wrote it in French - Plus ca çhange, c’est la même chose.)

In New Zealand the Order of St Lazarus is undergoing change and that can be unsettling. But it can also be excitingand stimulating, with a positive outlook for the Order, for its Members and for the society in which it operates. As theOrder of St Lazarus gains recognition and credibility, we are increasingly seen as a positive force in the community.As our charitable and other positive activities are noted by our fellow citizens the Order gains acceptance as abeneficent organization dedicated to improving the situation of those who have suffered misfortune.

Internationally our Order is considered a major force in the humanitarian field. When founded nine hundred yearsago our major focus was the care of lepers. We became a military power in the Middle Ages, operating a fleet ofwarships. The work with sufferers from leprosy continued. Today we have expanded the range of our activities toinclude ecumenical work, as well as help with disaster relief, the operation of medical facilities, and medicalresearch.

In New Zealand our profile is growing, and as it becomes more familiar to the public the process must be acompound one. As we gather strength and devote our resources to the benefit of mankind, our presence is morenoticeable and our activities attract more attention. An example of this is the St Lazarus Organ, an initiative of theOrder, purchased, installed in the National War Memorial and presented to the nation by the Order in 2007. Elsewherein this Bulletin will be found details of the work of Dame Commander Janet Hadfield supporting the Nurse Maudorganization in Christchurch, the Opera and Fine Music performence in the same city for the benefit of the ProstateCancer Foundation, and the major donation to Samoan relief operations. We also have details of the Pacificleprosy relief work spearheaded by the Order’s Hospitaller Chevalier Dr Michael Humble KLJ CMLJ.

Also featured in this issue are Messages from the Grand Master and a Profile of the new Grand Prior. We havecoverage of Investitures held in Christchurch and Wellington in 2008 and 2009, plus the Investiture of LieutenantGeneral Jerry Mateparae ONZM. There is an obituary for Chevalier Dr Derek Larnder OBE KCLJ CMLJ BCrLJ, andthe Eulogy delivered at the Memorial Service for H.E. Chevalier Tia Barrett (KCLJ). An international perspectivecomes from England and Wales, there’s an overview of the Order’s charitable work, and an excerpt from theNewsletter of the Nurse Maud organization.

Administrative information in this issue includes a Who’s Who of the restructured Order in New Zealand, and itemson the International Jurisdictions of the Order and the Order’s International Public Relations Commission.

Change is good! It is stimulating; it prevents the dangers of inertia and stagnation.

We welcome change because it offers opportunities.

Confrere Michael Woolf JP CLJ OMLJAssistant Chancellor(Communications)The Military and Hospitaller Orderof St Lazarus of JerusalemGrand Priory of New Zealand

Photographs in this issue: Louise Goossens;other Members of the Order

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GRAND PRIOR’S COMMENT

ST LAZARUS 2009 - 2010

I wish to thank most sincerely those national officers who retired last year, and my personal thanks to those whohave accepted national office. I know that we have an excellent team.

The contribution made to the Order in NZ by my predecessor, Brett Delahunt, is immeasurable. His legacy is athriving united organisation with an exciting future. His drive and enthusiasm during his 10 year tenure in building,and eventually reuniting the Order, deserve the highest praise and recognition. I am pleased to note that HisExcellency the Grand Master has recognised this work, by creating Brett Grand Prior Emeritus of the NZ Priory,and also our Grand Magistral representative as Deputy Hospitaller of the Order.

Others who have assisted greatly in development are our Chancellor Emeritus Chevalier Noel Chapman, recognisedfor his work with the much merited award of the Grand Cross; Chevalier Richard Simpson, our National Chaplainfor as long as I can remember, and I am pleased that his contribution is recognised with his appointment asChaplain General Emeritus; and Chevalier Lloyd Parkin, our Receiver General for a similar period, whose contributionis recognised with his appointment as Receiver General Emeritus. Thank you all so very much.

For the future I have the following points:

· Charity. There a number of nascent charitable projects including: a joint venture in a Maori health screeningprogramme; the erection in Vietnam of a leprosarium; and in the longer term, setting up and staffing aMedical Response Team, ready to deploy nationally and regionally to assist in disaster mitigation.

· Challenge. I have challenged Commanderies with supporting financially the work of the Hospital Chaplaincywithin local Health Board areas. I would like to see this service fully funded by the Order within 3 years.

· Confraternity. 17 new members of high personal quality were invested on 17th October 2009. This is awonderful achievement, and I welcome most warmly these Confreres and Consoeurs. I want to grow ournumbers by about 25 per annum for the next 3 years with people of talent and commitment who can offera practical contribution to the work of the Order. I would also like to see more lady members in their ownright.

Communication. Broad communication is crucial, without internal and external communication we willfail. It is not sufficient for the national body to communicate downward with Commanderies, informationsharing is two way.

In March this year at Turangawaewae, King Tuheitia, the Maori King, was admitted to, and promotedwithin, the Order. It will be a very important and unique day, the more members we can get toTurangawaewae the better. I will value your support.

I am committed to working for the future prosperity and growth of the Grand Priory of New Zealand. I wish you ahealthy and prosperous 2010.

Andrew Renton-Green March 2010

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FROM THE CHANCELLOR

Welcome to the first edition of our revamped bulletin. There has of course been a bit of delay in getting the formatfinalised but Confrere Woolf is to be congratulated on achieving a big step forward. The presentation is very muchimproved with a larger format giving better readability and more space, anticipating an increased level of activity toreport on.

Because of the delay this edition covers a longer period than normal. This period has been one of great internal andinternational change and activity.

There are reports on two national Investitures as well as two important local services. Of course the most significantchange during the period was the Investiture of our new Grand Prior and his team in Wellington in October. Thisgreat event was not just a change in personnel but signalled the end of a period of internal concentration duringwhich we achieved and consolidated the reunification of the two former Obediences. That period is now behind us,and in the decade ahead we have to act together to develop and achieve our external goals.

Individual Commandery activities will remain vitally important elements of our activities, but for us to really progressas a united Order we need to co-operate closely on a number of national and international projects.

Already the Grand Prior has announced the support of the Hospital Chaplaincy as an ongoing project, and we havealso the Tsunami relief project underway. There is much more to achieve in Samoa, and it is clear that there is aneed to support Consoeur Sister Marietta and her team for some years to come. In addition, projects associatedwith leprosy in Vietnam and rural health in New Zealand are in the early planning stages. These important projectswill require our leadership, energy, and resources to bring relief and assistance to those in need.

Further, these projects all require our concerted and unified efforts including, importantly, significant growth of ourtrust fund.

The other major and ongoing objective is to grow the Order.

New members with the potential to contribute to our objectives are what will drive our success. This is somethingwith which we can, and should, assist. It is the future of the Order and it is in your hands.

We are at the beginning of an exciting new era in the life of the Order in NZ, and the team and I are very muchlooking forward to working with you, and sharing our confraternity.

Elwyn Eastlake KLJ, CMLJ

Chancellor

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“ST LAZARUS ORGANThe St Lazarus Organ is the gift of The Militaryand Hospitaller Order of St Lazarus and was madepossible through the financial generosity ofnumerous benefactors as well as members of theOrder. The Organ has been gifted to the Miniatryfor Culture and Heritage to mark the 75thanniversary of the dedication of the National WarMemorial and was unveiled by His Excellency theGovernor-General at a special ceremony on18October 2007.

The organ was built by Henry Erben of New Yorkin l850. It cornes to the National War Memorialfrom St Dunstans Episcopal Church in Ellsworth,Maine, USA. The organ has 312 pipes in total andseven stops and is equipped with a new silentblower by Aug. Laukhuff of Germany. The originalhand pumping system is still operational, with allreservoir feeders intact. The handsome caseworkis faux oak painted and textured surface overGeorgia pine. The gold facade pipes are non-speaking.”

THE ST LAZARUS ORGAN AT THE NATIONAL WAR MEMORIAL

The St Lazarus Organ was presented to the nation by the Order in 2007. Organist Tim Hurd QSM CLJOMLJ advised the Order on the purchase and has played the organ regularly since its installation. Quotingfrom the Order of Service for the National Commemorative Service on Anzac Day 2009:

Diana Lady Isaac, 89, has dedicated her life to making Christchurch, Canterbury andNew Zealand a better place in the arts, business, heritage and conservation. Her workincludes setting up two independent trusts for the environment and conservation whichprovide scholarships at both Canterbury and Lincoln Universities.

She has developed the Peacock Springs site from a quarry into a wildlife reserve, researchcentre, salmon fishery and nursery for endangered birds and native trees and she alsoestablished a highly successful breeding programme for endangered birds.

Lady Isaac supports numerous artists and arts organisations, is the Patron of severalcharitable trusts and the Founder/Owner/Manager of Isaac Construction that providesemployment to over 125 people in the Canterbury region.

Diana, Lady Isaac is a Dame Commander of Grace of the Order of St. Lazarus.

DIANA, LADY ISAAC

The prominent Christchurch philanthropist and Patron of the Canterbury Commandery of the Order of St Lazaruswas a finalist in the inaugural New Zealander of the Year Awards. This programme recognises,encourages andreward s New Zealand’s most vital resource, its people. Achievements in various fields are highlighted and amongthe nominations for Senior New Zealander of the Year was -

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The Order’s Hospitaller Dr Michael Humble has a long history of charitable activities. Below is reproduced theletter received by Michael from David Hall, Executive Director of the Leprosy Mission. It recognises thecontribution made by Michael over a period of sixteen years.

HUMBLE BY NAME . . .

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- AND FROM THE 2009 PARTNER REPORT OF “SEED” - ( Social Empowerment Economic Development)from Bangladesh -

TIA TE RONGOTOA BARRETT KCLJ

Members of the Order were shocked to hear of the sudden death of Tia Barrett, a much-liked and respectedKnight of the Order.His Memorial Service, held at Old St Pauls in Wellington on November 30th 2009, was attended by the Patronof the Order of St Lazarus, His Excellency the Governor-General Sir Anand Satyanand and Lady Satyanand,together with many dignitaries, diplomats and parliamentarians. The Order was represented by the GrandPrior, the Grand Prior Emeritus, the Chancellor and seven Members.Here is the Eulogy delivered by the Grand Prior, Chevalier Andrew Renton-Green.

Your Excellencies, Right Honourable Ministers, Distinguished GuestsTatou te hunga ora, tena tatou katoa.To us, the living, greetings.

As Grand Prior of the Military and Hospitaller Order of St Lazarus of Jerusalem in New Zealand it is my greatprivilege to speak at this Memorial Service for one of our most distinguished and best loved Knights. The Order isa global charitable (or Hospitaller) organisation based on it’s 11th century chivalric origins, being dedicated tomedical relief and research.

His untimely passing at such a young age has affected deeply his many friends and confreres, both nationally andinternationally. I bring with me the sincere condolences of both The Marquis of Albazan, the Grand Master, andmembers of the Grand Magistral Council, the international governing body, represented here today by ProfessorBrett Delahunt, Deputy Grand Hospitaller.

I suspect that few here would know much of the work of the Order of St Lazarus in New Zealand and the wider Pacific,nor of Tia’s enthusiastic membership and very active involvement with the Order. This says much about themodesty of the man, who took great pride in the fact that he was able to help those less fortunate and lesstalented than himself, or who were suffering physical and mental sickness or disability; and being able to doso without fuss and fanfare.

Tia was invested into the Order during his time as High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands. On his return fromlater overseas postings he resumed his active participation in the work of St Lazarus by joining the WellingtonCommandery.

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Through his professional and quiet approach to all he did, he contributed strong planning and management experienceinto work of the Commandery and wider Order. He enthusiastically supported the project to install the St LazarusOrgan in the National War Memorial, by being a mentor and sounding board to those most closely involved. Tiawas actively involved with the Order’s initiatives linked to improving health outcomes for Maori, and provided muchvaluable advice through his many contacts on how better to further these within Maoridom.

Through his contribution on behalf of those the Order is charged to serve, and his dedication to the charitableprinciples on which the Order was founded, Tia was recently promoted to a Knight Commander, a status heearned and well deserved.

If I may close on a personal note: I knew Tia for more than 20 years, our professional paths crossing often(amicably I might add) during that time. In 2006 Tia handed over to me the reins of Government House. Typically,his handover was comprehensive, brief, and sprinkled liberally with anecdotes, humour, and good advice; butequally typically it did not end there, from time to time he would phone to see how I was getting on, ever ready toassist.

I am proud of Tia’s very significant contribution, and his many achievements as a distinguished and highly respectedmember of the Order. While St Lazarus has seen the passing of a valued Knight and friend, the Order retains hislegacy in the shape of a number of initiatives and projects he actively promoted, including particularly thoseassociated with Maori health.

In loving memory of a dear friendHei maumaharatanga ki te tino hoa

Andrew Renton-GreenQSO JP KCLJ KMLJ Grand Prior

(from left Lloyd Parkin, Elwyn Eastlake,Joe Hatfield, Brett Delahunt,Andrew Renton-Green, Noel Chapman,StuartBrooker,Tony Hickmore,Michael Woolf (absent Jerry Mateparae)

AT THE MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR TIA BARRETT OLD St PAUL’S, WELLINGTON, MONDAY 30TH NOVEMBER 2009

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The Investiture Service, Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Christchurch, Saturday November 29th 2008

Members of the Order gather outside the Cathedral

Impressive moments during the ceremony.

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THE MILITARY AND HOSPITALLER ORDER OF ST LAZARUSADMISSIONS, PROMOTIONS AND AWARDS 2008

On Saturday November 29th 2008 the Order gathered in the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Christchurchfor the annual Investiture Ceremony. Officiating Chaplains were Msgr. Gerard O’Connor and the Rev’d. DavidCrooke.

Attending were the Grand Prior Brett Delahunt ONZM KStJ GCLJ GCMLJ GMLJ, Chancellor John Scott BEM EDKCLJ KMLJ and the Canterbury Commander Robert Angelo KLJ CMLJ.

Also present were Officers, Commanders, Knights and Dames, the Grand Prior Emeritus, the Deputy Chancellor,the Deputy Grand Prior and the Assistant Grand Prior, the Cathedral Administrator and the Chaplains.

Admissions to the Order:Paul Adrian Riley as Member Companion (MLJ)The Revd. Gary Allan Malcolm Clover as Assistant Chaplain (AChLJ)

Promotions:Dame Diana Lady Isaac to Dame Commander of GraceDame Margaret Isabel Connor to Dame of Grace (DLJ)Chevalier Robert John Duniere Mellish to Knight of Grace (KLJ)Chevalier Donald Frank McMillan to Knight of Grace (KLJ)Confrere Professor David Spencer Lamb to Commander Companion (CLJ)Confrere Norman Anthony Fryer to Officer Companion (OLJ)Confrere Gary Lloyd Harrow to Officer Companion (OLJ)Confrere Duane Patrick Williams to Officer Companion (OLJ)Conseur Lea Margaret Zervos to Officer Companion (OLJ)Confrere Peter Zervos to Officer Companion (OLJ)

Merit Awards:Brian Prescott Connor as a Companion in the Companion of Merit(CMLJ)Alan John Sharr as a Commander in the Companion of Merit* (CMLJ)Dr Peter Huntly Robinson as an Officer in the Companion of Merit (OMLJ)Confrere Colin Harry Russell as an Officer in the Companionate of Merit (OMLJ)

Other Awards:Chevalier Bernard Ralph Blanchard to receive the Silver Cross of the Order

Fr. DAMIEN DE VEUSTER CANONISED

Fr. Damien (1840 - 1889) was a Belgian priest who lived on the island of Molokai in theHawaiian group caring for sufferers from leprosy. He was beatified in 1995 by Pope JohnPaul II and canonised in 2009 by Pope Benedict XVI as the patron Saint of Honolulu andHawaii .

Fr. Damien’s story is told in the film “Molokai: the story of Fr. Damien”(2000) which wasscreened in 2004 at a function arranged by the Wellington Commandery.

Fr. Damien deVeuster(Wikipedia)

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(Above:) A montage of impressions from the 2009 Wellington Investiture:(Below:) Members of the Order after the ceremony.

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THE MILITARY AND HOSPITALLER ORDER OF ST LAZARUSADMISSIONS, PROMOTIONS AND AWARDS 2009

On Saturday October 17th 2009 the annual Investiture Ceremony was held in St Pauls Cathedral Wellington.

Admissions to the Order:Chevalier Roderick Hugh Biel (KLJ)Confrere Dr George Willliam Allan (MLJ)Confrere Terence Charles Brandon (MLJ)Confrere Alexander Matthew Brunt (MLJ)Conseur Judith May Lamsdale (MLJ)Confrere Dr Axel Laurs (MLJ)Conseur Sister Marietta Parsons (MLJ)Confrere Professor Michael William Ross (MLJ)Confrere Professor John Robert Srigley (MLJ)Confrere Frank Keith Wardell (MLJ)Conseur Patricia Jane Anne Wardell (MLJ)Confrere Adrian Woodliffe (MLJ)

Promotions:H.E. Professor Noel George Chapman to Knight Grand Cross of Grace (GCLJ)Chevalier Colonel Andrew Peter Renton-Green QSO JP to Knight Commander of Grace (KCLJ)H.E. Chevalier Tia Te Rongotoa Barrett to Knight Commander of Grace (KCLJ)Dame Eunice Millicent Algar MBE to Dame of Grace (DLJ)Dame Elizabeth Janet Hadfield to Dame of Grace (DLJ)Confrere Peter Lamsdale to Commander Companion (CLJ)Confrere Dr Andrew Bruce Malcolm Tie to Officer Companion (OLJ)Confrere Paul Adrian Riley to Officer Companion (OLJ)Confrere David James Trott to Officer Companion (OLJ)

Merit Awards:

Chevalier Elwyn John Eastlake KLJ as a Commander in the Companionate of Merit (CMLJ)Chevalier Lloyd James Parkin KLJ as a Commander in the Companionate of Merit (CMLJ)Confrere Timothy Ingraham Hurd QSM CLJ as an Officer in the Companionate of Merit (OMLJ)Confrere Michael Anthony Samuel Woolf CLJ as an Officer in the Companionate of Merit (OMLJ)Confrere Stuart Alister Fleming as an Officer in the Companionate of Merit (OMLJ)Conseur Ginette Suzanne Pethig OLJ to be awarded a Bronze Cross of Merit

Investiture of new Grand Prior and Chancellor:The Grand Prior Chevalier Andrew Peter Renton-Green QSO JP KCLJ KMLJThe Chancellor Chevalier Elwyn John Eastlake KLJ CMLJ

Very Rev’d Gavin Harrison Yates SChLJ as a Commander in the Companionate of Merit (CMLJ)

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PROFILE OF ANDREW RENTON-GREEN

Andrew Renton-Green was born in the United Kingdom and moved to New Zealand1974, following his service in the 51st Highland Division of the British Army. Andrewjoined the New Zealand Army Territorial Force in 1975, serving in a number ofoperational and staff appointments, joining the Regular Force in 1980. Aftersecondment to the Joint Intelligence Organisation in Australia between 1982 and1985 he returned to New Zealand and was appointed Commanding Officer, NewZealand Army Intelligence Centre and Security School. In 1987 he was appointedDeputy Director of Defence Intelligence, Defence Headquarters.

He graduated from the Indonesian Army Command and Staff College in 1989, and in 1990, was appointed NZDefence Attaché to Indonesia, and opened the first Defence Attaché office in the Philippines in 1991. Andrew wasawarded the “Bintang Udha Dharma Naraya” (Indonesian Military Medal of Honour) for his services to New Zealand-Indonesia relations. He retired from the New Zealand Army with the rank of Colonel in 1993.

In 1995 Andrew was appointed as Director and Divisional Manager of the Policy Planning Division of the Ministry ofDefence. He represented New Zealand as senior Ministry of Defence representative at international security andpreventive diplomacy conferences. Andrew was a member of both the interdepartmental National AssessmentsCommittee and the Foreign Intelligence Requirements Committee. He retired from the Ministry of Defence in1999. During January to March 2002, Andrew served as Expert Adviser to the United Nations General Prosecutor,UNTAET/ETTA in East Timor.

Andrew has had a varied academic background which includes:Diploma of Military Studies (NZ) 1986Advanced Linguistics Diploma – Bahasa Indonesia 1989, PostgraduateDiploma Strategic & Defence Studies University of New England (NSW) 1996, M.IR (Hons), Victoria UniversityWellington 1997, Former Lecturer/Tutor School of Politics & International Relations; former Senior Tutor & Lecturerin School of Religious Studies, Victoria University of Wellington, Fellow, Asian Studies Institute Victoria University,Counselor, Advisory Board, Faculty of CCM, University of Paris II (Pantheon), Paris, France, Fellow NZ Centre forStrategic Studies (CSS-VUW)

Research Associate NZ Asia Institute, University of Auckland, Graduate of the Australian and United KingdomColleges of Military Intelligence & Security, Graduate Indonesian Department of Defence & Security, LanguageInstitute 1989, Graduate Indonesian Armed Forces Command and Staff College 1989, and Indonesian ArmyCommand and Staff College (Bandung) 1990, Chairman, National War Memorial Advisory Council, Chairman,National Coordinating Committee for the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior Project 2003, Colonel Commandant NewZealand Intelligence Corps.

Before being appointed Official Secretary to HE The Governor-General at Government House in 2005 he completeda short-term contract as Director Visits and Ceremonial Office, Department of Internal Affairs, in the course ofwhich he planned and directed the visits of HRH Prince William, and HRH The Duke of York, and the State MemorialService for former Prime Minister David Lange ONZ, CH.

Employment and Community ServicePrior to his retirement Andrew was Official Secretary to His Excellency the Governor-General, and in late 2007moved to farm a small fattening property in Hawke’s Bay. Previously he was a consultant to government departmentsand commercial interests in NZ and internationally, and international non-government organisations such as theUnited Nations. During 2003 he was Project Director for developing a “whole of government” Pacific SecurityStrategy for Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade and Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.

For general information and particularly those members of the Order who havenot to date had the privilege of meeting and working with the new Grand Prior,here is a brief note of his distinguished career to date.

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Andrew is married to Deborah, and has four adult children.

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In 2001 he was appointed by the Minister of Arts Culture and Heritage as Chairman of the National War MemorialAdvisory Council, retiring in August 2009 after 9 years as Chairman. In 2003, he was appointed Chairman of theGovernment Interdepartmental Committee responsible for the successful return to New Zealand from the WesternFront of the New Zealand Unknown Warrior on 11 November 2004, for which he was appointed a Companion ofthe Queen’s Service Order (QSO) in the 2006 New Years Honours list. He was appointed a Justice of the Peacein December 2007, and a Judicial Justice in September 2009. In January 2009 he was appointed ColonelCommandant of the New Zealand Intelligence Corps. He is the Grand Prior of the Hospitaller and Military Order ofSt Lazarus of Jerusalem in New Zealand, and works also on behalf of a number of other charitable institutions.

THE ORDER AND SAMOAN RELIEF

You are well aware of the devastation caused to property, crops and infrastructure in Samoa by the tsunami inSeptember last year. We asked for your contributions to help and received donations amounting to $2,055. Wesent funds to the Missionary Sisters of the Society of Mary who used them in providing greatly-needed kerosenelamps, mosquito coils, matches, water, water buckets, towels and bedding. These were the most pressing needs.But support is still needed for families to re-establish their lives and this will continue for many months yet.

The Society of Mary is still actively in the forefront of assisting those still in need.

The tsunami is no longer news, but we should not forget. The effects remain and our help is still needed. The teamfrom the Society of Mary is now researching larger scale projects to assist families in rebuilding their homes. Thisis a worthwhile project for us and we are seeking additional assistance from the Order of Lazarus internationally toenable us to make a further worthwhile contribution to the ongoing need in Samoa.

Further donations in further support for the people of Samoa would be gratefully received.

Graham Redman CLJDeputy Receiver-General

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BackgroundNew Zealand Grand Priory received and invitation to be represented at the above event from the Commander andmembers of the Christchurch Commandery. As the Grand Prior was overseas I was privileged to accept theinvitation to represent you and Grand Priory. Together with Chevalier Eastlake, Deputy Chancellor, and our respec-tive wives attended the event. The only other non-Christchurch member I noted attending was Confrere Joe Hatwell.

ReportI estimate about 120 — 150 people attended this performance. Most tickets were presold, although door salesappeared to be vigorous. The performance started promptly at 1400 with opening remarks by Chevalier Rob Angelo,who then introduced me to say a few words about the Order from a national perspective (see Attachment A). TheMaster of Ceremonies, Chevalier Robin Corcoran, opened the concert which moved briskly from one piece to thenext. The music and singing was of a high standard, and most enthusiastically received.

There was an interval at 1500 for 30 minutes during which wine and “nibbles” were served in the narthex. Onresumption the MC introduced Ants Parder, Chairman of the Canterbury Branch of the Prostate Cancer Founda-tion, who spoke for about 5 minutes on the work of the Foundation, both locally and nationally. Members of theaudience who had requested an opportunity to make further donations were then invited to do so. The proceedingsresumed, finishing at about 1600, at which point Ants Parder was presented with a cheque for $2,500, together withthe extra donations.

CommentsThis event was well organised, well publicised, very well performed, and raised at least $2500 for Prostate Cancer.The Commander and Commandery deserve the highest praise for this most enjoyable event, which also served toraise the profile of the Order in Canterbury.

The Commandery appears to be in good heart. This is achieved through an obvious camaraderie among anenthusiastic team of people who have clearly defined roles and tasks, and clear leadership from the Commander.

That the Commandery has a “home” at St John of God Chapel, with an Order chapel, assists greatly in giving it avery clear sense of identity and “belonging”.

Chevalier Angelo informs that the Commandery is experiencing an increase in interest, including postulants.Recommendations:

I recommend that:

• This report be noted, and presented at the next meeting of the National Council• a copy of this report be circulated to all Commanders immediately, if approved by the Grand Prior• a letter of congratulation be sent from the Grand Prior to the Commander and members of the

Christchurch Commandery• National Council (Deputy Chancellor) be advised by Commanderies of all fund raising proposals n order to

achieve a greater degree of national coordination

Andrew Renton-Green QSOAssistant Grand PriorMilitary and Hospitaller Order of St Lazarus of Jerusalem (NZ)

The Report that follows describes the event organised by the Christchurch Commandery and which was heldin March 2008. The concert benefitted Prostate Cancer research, and in the full report the then AssistantGrand Prior commended the Christchurch Commandery on their initiative, which he saw as a worthwhile exam-ple for other Commanderies.

AN AFTERNOON OF OPERA AND FINE MUSICSunday 9th March 2008St John of God Chapel Christchurch

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Andrew Renton-Green’s remarks on the day:

WELCOMEAn Afternoon of Opera and fine MusicSunday 9th March 2008St John of God Chapel

Your Excellencies, Chevaliers, Mesdames, Confreres, Consoeurs, ladies and gentlemen. On behalf the GrandPrior and the New Zealand Grand Priory of the Military and Hospitaller Order of St Lazarus a warm welcome tothis, the second event, of our now combined Order.

A quick glance at the varied programme convinces me that we are in for a treat of music, whatever our particularfavourites.

The charitable work of the Order in New Zealand is clearly outlined in the very useful leaflet produced by ourChancellor John Scott, which accompanies this afternoon’s programme.

As you know the proceeds of this afternoon are to go to the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Chevalier Angelo andhis team — Veronica Pyle, Gary Harrow, and others are to be highly commended for this initiative as it comple-ments the work of the New Zealand Grand Priory in raising funds for cancer research, including prostate cancer.Thank you for being here today to support this important work.

I wish to thank the Commander of the Christchurch Commandery, Chevalier Rob Angelo and the ChristchurchCommandery for the invitation to be here and represent the Grand Prior — Professor Brett Delahunt — and theNZ Priory. Again, a very warm welcome to you all.

Thank you for your attention.

The Service was followed by the Investiture Dinner.

Lieutenant General Mateparae ONZM was was Invested as a Knight of Grace (KLJ) of the Order in a Service held in theLady Chapel of St Pauls Cathedral Wellington on Thursday October 16th 2008.

National Chaplain Richard Simpson officiated and also present were the Deputy and Assistant Grand Priors, theChancellor, the Wellington Commander and members of the Order.

INVESTITURE OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL JEREMIAH MATEPARAE ONZM

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Tentative programme for thePilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain

From Friday, 21st to Sunday 23rd of May 2010Friday 21st May 2009

09:00 Excursion A (optional)

12:00 Pilgrims Welcomein the Royal Chapel of the Parador Nacional “Hostal de los Reyes Catolicos”.

15:00 Excursion B (optional)

15:00 Meeting of the Heads of National JurisdictionsMeeting in the Auditotium of the Hostal de los Reyes Catolicos.

19:00: Official reception to the Pilgrimsby the Local Government (to be confirmed)

Saturday 22nd May 200909:00: Departure to the “Monte do Gozo”by bus from the hotel to walk to the Cathedral, last leg of the pilgrim’s way to Santiago. Distance around 5-6 km.

11:30: Gathering at the entrance of the Cathedral to take our place in the reserved sits for the Service.

12:00: Special Pilgrims Religious ServiceCathedral of Santiago officiated by the Archbishop.The GM in the name of the Order will make the offeringto the Apostle.

18:00: Solemn Investiture Ceremonyin the Monastery of San Martin Pinario.

21:00 Gala Dinnerto be held at San Martin Pinario.

Sunday 23rd May 2009

09:00 Excursion C (optional)

12.00 Melkite Mass will be celebrated in the San Fructuoso Church by our Spiritural Protector H.B PatriarchGregorios III

Isued by thePUBLIC RELATIONS COMMISSIONON BEHALF OF THE GRANDMASTER by kppFurther informations – please Visit.www.st-lazarus.net/compostelaInvitation of the GM / Program / Hotel-Accommodation / Information will be published here

Following a tradition dating back to the Middle Ages, in May of this year The Order of St Lazarus will make aPilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela and the shrine of Saint James the Apostle. After making the traditionaloffering there will be an Investiture and a ceremonial dinner. As is notified here by the Grand Master of theOrder there will also be a Meeting of the Heads of Jurisdictions. Details of these events are listed below.

PILGRIMAGE

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Dear Confreres and Consoeurs

The pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela is one of the only three pilgrimages in which you mayearn plenary indulgence, the other two being Rome and Jerusalem. All through the middle agespilgrims made their way to the shrine of St. James the Apostel. This created a tradition that unitedbelievers from all over Europe who came to Santiago de Compostela by different routes (The way ofSaint James). They came by land and sea, as in the case of the pilgrims from The British Isles. Thespiritual seclusion obtained during the journey to Compostela is intense and so is 2010, being aspecial year and a Holy Year in Compostela. This rare event occurs when the feast day of SaintJames falls on a Sunday, and this will not happen again until 2021.

So, I invite all members of our beloved Order, and with whomever wishes to accompany us, to makethis pilgrimage to Compostela as a special and uniquely historic symbol of our spiritual unity. I havereserved the 21st to the 23rd of May 2010 for this event where I hope we may be together and praytogether. On Saturday the 22nd the Order will make the traditional offering to the Apostel at thecathedral in a ceremony which will be celebrated by the Archbishop of Santiago. In the evening wewill have a gala dinner after an Investiture. It is my wish, that taking advantage of the occasion wehold a meeting of Heads of Jurisdictions and that, since Sunday is Whitsun, we all receive theinfluence of the Holy Spirit to help us in the decisions that we take then and in the future. The GrandPriory of Spain, as host country, will organize the event and inform our membership off all of thedetails.

I hope to see and personally greet as many of you as possible in Santiago de Compostela. So pleaseremember to put these days in your agendas, and plan to attend this historic event.

Atavis et Armis

Carlos Gereda de BourbonMarquis of AlmazanMagnus XLIX Magister citra et ultra maria, Praeceptor Boignaci

A MESSAGE FROM THE GRAND MASTER OF THE ORDER OF ST LAZARUS

(More detailed information is available at: www.st-lazarus.net/compostela)

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“REALLY JUST A FAMILY PERSON” -

CANTERBURY COMMANDER DAME JANET HADFIELD

MEMBER PROFILE

Jan says that as Commander she is not the one who knows the most. She has the heart of the Order and knowsthere are some wonderful, clever people within the Order. If we combine our strengths, she says, we can do greatthings. She is a good listener. A Toastmaster. She loves writing and has had poetry published. And there are lotsof unpublished short stories. She is passionate about music. As a young girl Jan attended Rangi Ruru School andalso played viola and flute in an orchestra. Music remains an important part of Jan’s life. Every day she plays theBluthner grand piano that was given to her by her music teacher.

She has travelled extensively. She cared for her mother, also her late husband who was a chartered accountant.She has her own business which keeps her busy.

Jan has spent her life getting behind others. The mother of four children, all of whom have travelled widely and twoare now living overseas. She has always been behind her children, telling them to walk tall, to hold their heads highand to be proud of who they are.

She believes in tradition. Conventional values. A spiritual person who believes in embracing the best of all. Shesays she has a simple faith.

Every belief has something really good to offer. She believes in working together for the greater good. Her involvementwith the Order of St Lazarus had an interesting beginning. Her mother was suffering from cancer and one night attwo in the morning Jan had a strong feeling that her mother needed her. She went to the hospital and found hermother sleeping. Jan sat with her for a while, then went home. When she returned the next morning her mother

From time to time we profile prominent members of the Order. We all find it interesting to learn more aboutothers and in this issue we feature Canterbury Commander Jan Hadfield. Music, writing and the Order of StLazarus feature large in her multi-faceted life together with her family and her classic car collection.

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She loves reading and the arts and is writing a historical novel. It is set in Russia in 1721. To be precise.Absolutely precise. She also enjoys visiting the theatre and cinema.

Involved with the Bryndwyr World Day of Prayer Committee. The prayers are written in advance by women fromall over the world. In a word, ecumenical.

Then there are the cars. A 1956 Morris wellside truck, a 1960 Morris Minor, a 1934 Austin Ten, 1928 Model A Fordand a 1979 Mini. And the ordinary ones for everyday use.

She has written poetry about the garage and the Sheet. The Sheet is a family item symbolising tradition.And tradition is important to Jan Hadfield.

Jan is Commander of the Canterbury Commandery.

Interviewing Jan is both easy and difficult. Easy because she is friendly and easy to talkwith, hard because she is reluctant to talk about herself. Her conversation emphasisesthe strengths of others. This is a “people person” defined. As for the Order itself she isnot concerned with what has been but rather looks forward to what can be achieved inthe future.

Jan Hadfield loves people and loves to do things with other people. Next month she willtravel to Florida to visit a daughter. Her home was recently the location for the weddingreception of another of her children. And Diana, Lady Isaac presented her with a salmon.

She is writing a journal about the Order – everything that has happened since November 2008.

Warm and generous, a passionate lover of humanity, Commander Dame Jan Hadfield is a significant asset to theOrder of St. Lazarus.

confirmed that she had wanted her during the night. Another patient in the same ward hadbeen watching. She pressed Jan to join the Order of St. Lazarus. This was Dame NoelWells from Amberley. She was a strong supporter of the Order. Now nineteen years later

SWEET CHARITY

The Order of Saint Lazarus was originally created by the militarisation of an order of monks, who, as followers of StBasil, had chosen to work amongst those suffering from leprosy. During the time of the crusades all knights of thegreat military orders found to be suffering from the dreaded disease of leprosy were forced by their own rules toleave their order. As most were warrior monks, and still quite able to fight, they usually joined their confreres underthe banner of Saint Lazarus. The early Grand Masters of the Order were themselves amongst those so afflicted.These knights, who classed themselves as "living dead", while never large in number, were ferocious in battle,always choosing to die rather than face surrender.

Today the Order is still heavily involved with the relief of leprosy, working in conjunction with other official organisationsto provide care for leprosy patients. The World Health Organisation currently estimates that there are fifteen millionsufferers today, of whom only three and a half million are receiving any form of treatment.

In addition to this a Commandery may choose to support a local charity, such as a hospice, work amongst childrenor the aged, or occassionally make a donation to an international charity with which its members may have aspecific link.

Each member is asked to participate actively, according to their ability, in the Hospitaller work for the sick, thedisabled, the elderly, the dying and all who are in need. This involves the provosion of services, funds, medicines,equipment, clothing and other necessities. The scope of this work is wide enough to accommodate the time,talents and financial means of each and every member.

The Christian foundation of the Order requires members to pray for its work and those it supports.

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The Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of JerusalemGrand Master

H.E. The Most Honourable Don Carlos Gereda de Borbón , Marquis of Almazán

MEMBERS OF THE GRAND MAGISTRAL COUNCILAs of 30 January 2010

COADJUTORH.E. The Chev. Francisco de Borbón von Hardenberg, GCLJ (Spain)

GRAND PRIOR OF THE ORDERH.E. The Chev. Bruce M. Harrington, GCLJ, JD (USA)

ECCLESIASTICAL GRAND PRIOR OF THE ORDERH.E. The Most Revd. Canon Paul Denby, EGCLJ (England & Wales)

GRAND CHANCELLORH.E. The Chev. Robert Vandewater, GCLJ (Canada)

DEPUTY GRAND CHANCELLORH.E. The Chev. Geoff Fosberry, GCLJ (Malta)

GRAND REFERENDARYH.E. The Chev. Joaquín Cayuela, GCLJ (Spain)

GRAND JUSTICIARH.E. The Chev. Don Antonio de Fortuny y Maynés de Salazar y Sostres, GCLJ (Spain)

GRAND CUSTODIANAwaiting Appointment

GRAND HOSPITALLERH.E. RADM The Chev. Kenneth Moritsugu, GCLJ, MD (USA)

DEPUTY GRAND HOSPITALLERH.E. Prof. The Chev. Brett Delahunt, ONZM, GCLJ (New Zealand)

VICE-GRAND CHANCELLOR (FINANCE)The Chev. Sijt de Boom, KLJ (The Netherlands)

GRAND MAGISTRAL COUNCIL DELEGATE FOR EUROPEAN AFFAIRS &GRAND REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION

H.E. The Chev. drs Ronald Hendriks, GCLJ (The Netherlands)KEEPER OF THE PRIVY SEAL &

GRAND MAGISTRAL DELEGATE - OCEANIALady Primrose Potter, AC, DGCLJ (Australia)

GRAND CUSTODIAN OF INSIGNIAThe Chev. Edward Woolley, KCLJ (England & Wales)

GRAND ARCHIVIST & HISTORIANDr. Andrew Welsh, CLJ (Malta)

GRAND MARSHALH.E. The Chev. David Gibb, GCLJ (England & Wales)

DEPUTY GRAND MARSHALThe Chev. C.W. Gilluly, KCLJ (USA)

MEMBERS WITHOUT PORTFOLIOH.E. The Chev. Bernard Barton, GCLJ (Ireland)

H.E. The Rt. Hon. Viscount Gough, GCLJ (Scotland)H.E. The Chev. Dr. Axel Mittelstaedt, GCLJ (Romania)

H.E. The Chev. Schalk Willem Visser, GCLJ (South Africa)H.E. The Chev. Matti Vuoria, GCLJ (Finland)

APPOINTED OFFICERS OF THE GMC (In attendance but not as members)

SECRETARY TO THE GRAND MAGISTRAL COUNCILThe Chev. Gareth Vaughan, KCLJ (England & Wales)

COMPANY SECRETARYThe Chev. Vincent Keaveny, KCLJ (England & Wales)

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OBITUARY – CHEVALIER DR DEREK LARNDER OBE KCLJ CMLJ BCrLJ

Prominent member of the Order Chevalier Derek Larnder died on 3 December 2009, aged 87.

Derek was born in Timaru and raised in Waimate and Timaru. During his schooldays he was a noted sportsman,a member of the First Fifteen and First Eleven, and Dux and Head Prefect.

He studied medicine at the University of Otago and, after graduation, worked in hospitals in Rotorua and Wanganui,and was an Anatomy Demonstrator at the Otago Medical School. He made several trips as a ship’s doctor,including one on a troopship taking British forces to the Korean War.

His prime interest was in surgery, and after further study he became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in1955. An allergy made it impossible for him to continue with surgical work, and he shifted emphasis to dermatology,where he received numerous distinctions, including the award of the O.B.E. for services to dermatology in 1989.

He joined the Order in 1980, was promoted C.L.J. in 1984, K.L.J. in 1989, K.C.L.J. in 1993, appointed O.M.L.J in1982, C.M.L.J. in 1997 and awarded the Bronze Cross in 1997.

He was National Hospitaller from 1986 to 1991.

It was largely at his initiative that the Southern Commandery began in 1986 offering free skin cancer clinics, initiallyin Christchurch, but later elsewhere in the South Island and, once, in the Chatham Islands. Derek had a significantrole in the decision to mount the successful Pan-Pacific Leprosy Symposium.

He and his wife Prue were the parents of four daughters, and there are nine grandchildren.

In December 1986 he suffered a stroke but recovered. He retired from medicine in 1996. He suffered anotherstroke in 2000. In 2005 he became a resident of Windermere where he died.

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(Above) Brett Delahunt at the Lectern

(Below) Members gathered after the Ceremony

CHRISTCHURCH INVESTITURE 2009

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THE 2009 CANTERBURY COMMANDERY INVESTITUREThe Chapel of St John of God, one of Christchurch’s best kept secrets, an architectural gem, with some ofthe finest stained glass in New Zealand, in its parkland setting on the outskirts of the city, was the venue forthe 2009 Investiture held by the Canterbury Commandery on Saturday 5 December.

Five Postulants, having made their vows at the Vigil service the previous evening, pledged, before theGrand Prior, members of the Order and invited guests, to serve the Order, observe its rules and statutes, andobey the instructions of its supreme authorities.

The Postulants were then admitted to the Order, and invested with the Cross of the Order. Those admitted asMember Companions of the Order were Sr. Marietta Parsons, Frank Keith Wardell and Patricia Janet AnneWardell, and those admitted as Officers Companion were Lea Margaret Zervos and Peter Pav Zervos.

Following the Investiture Ginette Suzanne Pethig was presented with the Bronze Cross of the Order for heroutstanding service to the Canterbury Commandery’s charitable programme.

This ceremony marked the first step to be taken in the development of a uniform form of ceremony forInvestitures in New Zealand, wherever they are held. It is expected that the new ceremony will combine thebest features of past ceremonies.

The body responsible for developing the new ceremonial comprises the Chancellor, the Commanders, theChaplain General, Deputy Chancellor, and the Marshal, and in developing the format for this year’s ceremonythe Canterbury Commandery’s Ceremonial committee worked very closely with Confrere Andrew Beattie.

LIST OF ADMISSIONS, PROMOTIONS AND MERIT AWARDS:

(From Chevalier John Scott)

CANTERBURY AND OTAGO COMMANDERIES 2009

AdmissionsConsoeur Judith May Lamsdale *(Wellington)Consoeur Sister Marietta ParsonsConfrere Frank Keith WardellConsoeur Patricia Janet Anne WardellConsoeur Lea Margaret ZervosConfrere Peter Pav ZervosPromotionsDame Elizabeth Janet Hadfield to Dame of Grace DLJ*Confrere Peter Lamsdale to Commander Companion CLJ*Merit AwardsThe Very Rev’d Gavin Harrison Yates SChLJ to be a Commander in the Companionate of Merit CMLJ*Consoeur Ginette Suzanne Pethig to be awarded a Bronze Cross of Merit

* - Included in the ceremony in Wellington.

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INTERNATIONAL JURISDICTIONS OF THE ORDER OF ST LAZARUS

AustraliaGrand Priory of AustraliaAustriaGrand Bailiwick of AustriaGrand Priory of AustriaHereditary Commandery of Castle SighartsteinBelgiumPriory of BelgiumBrazilGrand Priory of BrazilCanadaGrand Bailiwick of British ColumbiaGrand Priory of CanadaChinaDelegation of Hong KongCzech RepublicGrand Bailiwick of the Czech RepublicEstoniaDelegation of EstoniaEuropeEuropean Grand PrioryFinlandGrand Priory of FinlandHereditary Commandery of St. HenricFranceGrand Priory of FranceGrand Bailiwick of BoignyGermanyGrand Bailiwick of GermanyGrand Priory of GermanyHereditary Commandery of Villa WallendorfHereditary Commandery of the RhinelandGreeceGrand Priory of GreeceHungaryGrand Priory of HungaryIndonesiaDelegation of IndonesiaIrelandGrand Priory of IrelandHereditary Commandery of FanadItalyGrand Priory of ItalyJapanDelegation of JapanLiechtensteinCommandery of LiechtensteinNetherlandsGrand Bailiwick of the Low CountriesMacedoniaCommandery of Macedonia

MaltaGrand Priory of the Maltese IslandsGrand Commandery of the CastelloMexicoDelegation of MexicoNew ZealandGrand Priory of New ZealandPolandCommandery of PolandPortugalGrand Priory of PortugalRomaniaDelegation of RomaniaGrand Priory of RomaniaSerbia & MontenegroCommandery of St. JanosSlovakiaGrand Priory of SlovakiaSouth AfricaGrand Priory of South AfricaSpainGrand Priory of SpainHereditary Commandery of Castle AlbatarrecSwedenGrand Priory of SwedenSwitzerlandGrand Bailiwick of SwitzerlandThailand & IndochinaDelegation of Siam and IndochinaUnited KingdomGrand Bailiwick & Priory of England & WalesGrand Bailiwick of ScotlandGrand Bailiwick of Scotland (Islay)USAGrand Priory of AmericaZimbabweGrand Priory of Zimbawe

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THE ORDER AS RESTRUCTURED IN NEW ZEALAND

National Appointments as at October 17th 2009

GRAND PRIOR* Chevalier Andrew P Renton-Green QSO JP KCLJ KMLJ

GRAND PRIOR EMERITUS* His Excellency Professor The Chevalier Brett Delahunt ONZM KStJ GCLJ GCMJ

GMLJ

CHANCELLOR* Chevalier Elwyn Eastlake KLJ CMLJ

DEPUTY GRAND PRIOR* Lt Gen The Chevalier Jerry Mateparae ONZM KLJ

CHANCELLOR EMERITUS* His Excellency Professor The Chevalier Noel G Chapman GCLJ KMLJ

ASSISTANT GRAND PRIOR * and Chair of the St Lazarus Trust Chevalier Stuart N M Brooker KCLJ CMLJ BMLJ

CHAPLAIN GENERAL* The Very Rev’d The Chevalier Gavin H Yates SChLJ CMLJ

RECEIVER GENERAL* Confrere Mike Gousmett CLJ

COMMANDER AUCKLAND* Confrere Barry Young OLJ

COMMANDER WAIKATO* Chevalier Neil A Algar QSO KCLJ

COMMANDER WELLINGTON* Confrere Duane Williams MBE OLJ

COMMANDER CANTERBURY* Dame Janet Hadfield DLJ BMLJ

COMMANDER OTAGO* Chevalier Brian P Connor OstJ KLJ SMLJ BMLJ

ALMONER* Confrere Professor David Lamb CLJ

HOSPITALLER* Chevalier Dr Michael Humble KLJ CMLJ

DEPUTY CHANCELLOR Confrere Andrew Beattie CLJ

ASSISTANT CHANCELLOR (Projects) Confrere Paul Riley OLJ

ASSISTANT CHANCELLOR (Membership) Confrere Gary Harrow OLJ

ASSISTANT CHANCELLOR* (Ceremonial) Confrere Andrew Beattie CLJ

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Confrere David Trott OLJ

MARSHAL Confrere Ian Martyn CLJ

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & STANDARD BEARER Confrere Timothy Hurd CLJ OMLJ

ASSISTANT CHANCELLOR *(Communications) Confrere Michael Woolf JP CLJ OMLJ

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS TBA

RECEIVER GENERAL EMERITUS Chevalier Lloyd Parkin KLJ CMLJ

CHAPLAIN GENERAL EMERITUS Canon The Chevalier Richard Simpson JP SChLJ CMLJ

ASSISTANT CHAPLAIN (x4)

DEPUTY RECEIVER GENERAL Confrere Graham Redman CLJ

ASSISTANT RECEIVER GENERAL (Fundraising) Confrere Mike Gousmett CLJ

NZ PRIORY CUSTODIAN OF INSIGNIA* Professor The Chevalier Noel G Chapman GCLJ KMLJ

DEPUTY CUSTODIAN OF INSIGNIA Confrere Joe Hatwell OLJ

NZ PRIORY HISTORIAN & ARCHIVIST Chevalier John Scott BEM ED KCLJ CMLJ SMLJ

HERALD Chevalier James McCready KCLJ KMLJ MSD

ASST. CHANCELLOR & SECRETARY TO NATIONAL COUNCIL Confrere Gary Harrow OLJ

(* = National Council Member)

On taking up his appointment the new Grand Prior of the Order in New Zealand instituted a number oforganizational and management changes. Here is the list of office-holders together with their titles andareas of responsibility.

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THE ORDER OF ST LAZARUS INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMISSION

While our focus in New Zealand is mainly a local one, covering Commanderies in various parts of thiscountry, it should be remembered that the Order of St Lazarus is an international organization with Commanderiesin many parts of the world.

In order that information about the Order may be disseminated to the public at large and also made availableto jurisdictions of the Order in other countries, the Public Relations Commisssion has established a Website,http://www.st-lazarus.net/ the only legitimate presentation of the reunited order, successor of the two formerObediences Malta and Paris reunited and legitimated under one Grandmastership since 2008. This Site wasestablished in order to facilitate the promulgation of information about the Order to the public. It also servesas a conduit for branches of the Order to learn about the activities of others in the Order in various countries.Additionally, the Commission serves to police the Order’s interests on the Internet, guarding against unau-thorised, spurious or false material purporting to refer to the Order.

The International Commission has the following members:

ChairmanH.E. Klaus-Peter Pokolm, GCLJ, GCMLJ (Europe)Vice ChairmanThe Very Revd. Msgr. Anthony Toms, JSChLJ (Australia)

Internet-Affairs as Sub-Commission

Chev. William J. Cox, KLJ (USA)

Cfr. Andreas Schönberg, CLJ (Europe)

From time to time the Commission meets electronically on-line and by voice conferencing to discuss matters ofmutual interest. Email is also a frequent means of communication between Commission Members.

THE ORDER AND INTERNATIONAL RELIEF

An important message from our Grand Prior via the Grand Chancellor regarding the Disaster in Haiti.

“Dear Chevalier, Dame et Confrere,

The Grand Prior has asked me to advise you that on the recommendation of Confrere David Lamb the NationalAlmoner he is establishing a fund for earthquake relief in Haiti. The objective is for the Order to donate $5000.

We are currently checking to ascertain if St Lazarus is taking any action internationally and if they are we will joinwith them.

This is a tragedy of mammoth proportions resulting in human suffering on an unprecedented scale which wecannot ignore. Could you please activate your Commanderies to assist urgently.”

Chev. Jacques Houtmann, KCLJ(Translations) (France)

Chev. Alexander Cooper, MD, KLJ (Canada)

Cfr. Michael Woolf CLJ OMLJ (New Zealand)

Chev. Harry Tarnoff , KCLJ, OMLJ (America)

Cfr. Jens-Christian Pokolm, CLJ (Europe)

Internationally, in the last few months the Order has been active in raising funds to aid those affected bynatural disasters. Our activities helping Samoan tsunami elief are reported elsewhere in this issue. Withregard to the situation resulting from the Chilean earthquake and subsequent tsunami, at the time of going topress we are actively monitoring relief operations and will assist as required.

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The exact date that the Order of St Lazarus was founded is not known, but it is now generally accepted that it wasestablished as a chivalric order during the First Crusade as a direct consequence of the capture of Jerusalem inAD 1098, although the Papal Bull founding the Hospitaller Order was not issued until some years later. WhenJersualem fell to the Crusaders a large number of sick and wounded were found, and any lepers included, some ofwhom were knights were looked after in an ancient hospital for lepers outside Jerusalem, as they were not permittedaccess to facilities within the city. The care of the patients in this hospital had be-come the responsibility of Christianmonks whose work was later given Papal recognition when they were formed into a Hospitaller (or charitable)Order.

As the hospital was situated near the town of Bethany where Lazarus had been raised from the dead, it wasnatural that those suffering from leprosy, the “living dead,” should regard Lazarus as their Patron Saint and sodedicate their hospital to him.

As leprosy progresses slowly in most cases any knights admitted to this hospital were still capable of fighting andto the hospitaller or charitable arm was subsequently added a military arm for the protection of the hospital and itspatients.

While the Order’s role as a Military Order ceased after the defeat of the Crusaders in 1291 it maintained its missionto protect and treat those afflicted with leprosy.

After its withdrawal from the Holy Land following the decisive battle of Acre, the Order established its headquartersat Boigny in France, and branches of the Order established leprosaria in various parts of Europe, where leprosywas widespread. From its earliest beginnings, the charitable activities of the Order were based on the care andsupport of those suffering from leprosy. In the early days, however, the term “leprosy” was used to describe anumber of skin conditions and more and more the treatment provided became treatment of the sick generally andnot just those suffering from leprosy. Thus, when leprosy died out in Europe, the Order found it relatively easy tomove into other areas of charitable work. The fact that the Order did make efforts, sometimes seen as faltering, tofind new areas of charitable activity in which to move suggests that this form of activity was regarded as a highpriority from the outset.

From the time of the French Revolution until about 1910 the history of the Order is far from clear. There are somewho argue that it did not exist in this period, while others argue that it continued. But only just. After 1910 there wasa period of growth and expansion emanating from Europe, initially in Canada and the United States, and, after 1961,elsewhere in the English-speaking countries of the world, including New Zealand.

Regardless of whether this development was an expansion of an existing Order or the result of a modern-day entityhaving been created with the defining values of the Crusader Order, after which it was named, the Order todayplaces great importance on its charitable role with its traditional mission to care and support those suffering fromleprosy a priority. This can be seen from the Order’s constitution where members of the Order are adjured: “toassist, succour and help the poor, the sick and the afflicted especially those suffering from leprosy and similardiseases.”

After 1961 the entry requirements were widened. Formerly open only to Catholics and men, these restrictionswere removed and the Order now admits practising members of all denominations and both men and women. NonChristians may be admitted in the associate rank of Companion. Membership of the Order is by invitation only, and

A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF THE ORDER AND ITS CHARITABLE WORK

A note compiled by the Order’s Archivist and Historian, Chevalier John Scott

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the nominee must profess the Christian faith, have a strong commitment to ecumenism and a record of service .As the Order is also a knightly Order, its members must also strive to promote and maintain the principles ofChristian chivalry. While none of the objectives in the constitution are listed in order of priority, members areobliged to give equal weight to all of them.

It was reported that in 2002-3 the Order made charitable donations of $US35,000,000 world-wide, excludingsignificant in-kind contributions in both material and volunteer time.

While leprosy can be treated with modern drug therapy, current estimates are that only about twenty per cent ofleprosy sufferers are receiving treatment, and there is therefore a continuing need for support. Even with patientswho have been cured there are often residual problems, such as ulceration or amputations required as a result ofperipheral nerve damage. Former leprosy sufferers often the need to have prostheses fitted to enable the recipientto return to work. The Order works very closely with official bodies set up to provide relief for leprosy sufferers toensure that its support is applied where it can be of maximum value.

While the various branches of the Order are entirely free to choose the projects that will be engaged in as part oftheir charitable commitment a consistent pattern has emerged whereby all members of a branch will combine in amajor project or projects, possibly as part of a national or international venture, while the members of each sub-branch, or Commandery, will combine in usually smaller projects designed to provide assistance in areas that areof benefit to the local community.

In New Zealand, the bulk of the charitable work has traditionally been carried out in the Commanderies, althoughthey did combine in providing support for the Order’s international programme for the relief of victims of thetsunami in Indonesia in 2004 and contributed to the cost of relief food and essential supplies for persons affected bythe high inflation rates in Zimbabwe.

Latterly initiatives have been taken to shift the emphasis towards national projects and, as an example, the CanterburyCommandery recently initiated a fundraising programme in Christchurch as part of a national programme to help toincrease public awareness of prostate cancer and treatment. In addition to their role in such national projectsCommanderies are encouraged to undertake smaller projects in their own local areas.

The Order’s banner features a plain green cross, the emblem worn by the Crusader knights. With the passage oftime the extremities of this plain cross were extended to form the now familiar eight-pointed cross – the Maltesecross – that is on the left breast of the black mantle, the only uniform worn by members of the Order in NewZealand. Whenever they wear their mantles members are reminded of the Order’s origins and that, as membersof the Order, they have a duty to follow the founders of the Order who placed such great importance on service tothe disadvantaged.

“The Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem is one of the orders of chivalry to survive thedownfall of the Kingdom of Jerusalem and the attempts by the Crusader knights to win control of the Holy Landfrom the forces of Islam. In theory the Order remained a military one, but with the exception of a brief period in the17th century it played no military role after 1291. The Order of Saint Lazarus is one of the most ancient of theEuropean orders of chivalry. At the very least, it dates back to the time of the Crusader knights. From its foundationin the 12th century, the members of the Order were dedicated to two ideals: providing aid to those suffering fromthe dreadful disease of leprosy, and defending the Christian faith.”

. . .and from the Website of the Grand Bailiwick & Priory of England and Wales -

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ATAVIS ET ARMISPrepared for the Canterbury Commandery Seminar held inChristchurch – 29th June 2009.

Dean Gavin YatesChaplain General

Ask a simple question and you’ll get a simple answer: that’s what my dearold Papa used to say, so of course I believed him!

However, in this far from perfect world, once I became a man and putaway childish things – like believing that everything one’s father said wasinalienably gospel truth – I soon found that, far from getting a simple answer,a simple question more often than not elicits a most confusing series ofalternatives in sentences, leading to contradictions in paragraphs, if notactually escalating into chaotic chapters!

For example, take the motto of our order – atavis et armis – what does itmean?

I asked a distinguished and long serving confrere, our Chancellor no less this simple question, and he promptlyand helpfully gave me a simple answer, together with its source. The translation was given to him by an equallydistinguished and long serving confrere, our Herald at Arms. Atavis et armis, being translated, means “By ancestorsand arms”.

Thank you. Simple question, simple answer. I was grateful.

But then unfortunately, with that contrary characteristic of the human brain, I started to think. (And that’s alwaysfatal!) What does that actually mean, spelled out in specifics and in practice?

To my trusty old Latin Dictionary I turned, especially to its section on Latin phrases used in English. However asyou might suspect there was no mention of the phrase I was after, save telling me that an atavus is my great greatgreat grandfather – though what my 3 times grandfather had to do with the Order of St Lazarus was quite beyondme!

Nothing daunted I turned to my other infallible level 101 standby, “Latin for Illiterati”. Almost predictably by now, nohelp was to be found there either. (Whether in the light of the book’s title that made me literate or merely confirmedmy illiterate status I was not at all sure!)

What to do next? Well these days, I have learned from the young, when in doubt turn to Google. I did, and I was notlet down. Success!

“By the arms of our ancestors” was Mr Google’s first offering. Well, I thought, “arms” obviously has to do withfighting, defending and activity and when linked with “ancestors” spoke to me of heraldry, achievement and nobletradition, all of which resonated with the imagery of a Military and Hospitaller Order.

But, ever generous, Mr Google had a further offering. Atavis et armis means “by the example of our ancestors” ittold me. To this it added a gloss which said, “The order primarily reputes its ancestors” (reputes? Did they meanhonoured or held in high regard or in immortal memory?) “the order primarily reputes its ancestors as dedicatedfor the defence of the faith and the assistance of the poor and the sick, especially with leprosy.”

So now there began to emerge from the shadows of the motto the reality of a long established and distinguishedband or community of principled and caring soldiers and brothers-in-arms engaged in self-less acts of practicalmercy for the good of others. History tells us that they were wounded healers, (generally recognised as being themost effective of healers), being often soldiers themselves who suffered from the scourge of the age, and who, yet

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being in need themselves, did not despair unto disbelief, but retained their trust in the divine, and defended thecorporate body of believers, while ministering to those whose needs were similar or worse than their own.Christian love has ever been defined as “selfless costly concern for the good of the other”. That was their aim andpractice, and today’s order, proud, and inspired by this tradition does indeed live and work “by the example of ourancestors.”

So then, that’s it, you ask? No, is your answer. In the immortal words of the famous TV commercial, “Wait, there’smore!”

A further googling revealed that this enigmatic motto has actually only been the Order’s Motto since 31st December,1778. By the time of the late 18th century its military activities had outstripped its religious and spiritual characterso, and I quote, “Although no longer a monastic order its religious character was maintained through its chaplains”.The military influence had adopted the highly appropriate motto Dieu et mon roi (God and my king), but by order ofthe Pope there were changes, and the adoption of the motto that we know so well, Atavis et armis, was one ofthem.

Now it is this source that produced a third and final translation for me, “freely translated Atavis et armis reads Withcompassion of arms.” And that I found very helpful.

What does all this now say to me?

It says: We trace our origins back through religious, hospitaller and military traditions, as well as the traditions ofknighthood and nobility.

It says: We fight today for adherence to Christian values and in merciful service of the poor, sick and disadvantaged– we are obedient in upholding the values and virtues of chivalry.

And it says: We are pray-ers – as were our founders. My favourite image or depiction of a Lazarus knight is the oneof them in action as a praying knight.

Our Vigil, Investiture, the wearing of the mantle and the green eight pointed cross are more than ritualisticmaintenance of an old tradition; they are symbols of brotherhood and dedication to Christianity.

We form a spiritual family committed to upholding with our lives, fortunes and honour the teaching of Christ an dHis Church, by pursuing unity through respecting all other Christian denominations represented in the Order andby praying together for true unity and perfection.

There are many elements in the chivalry we maintain and subscribe to. Modern chivalry has its own 10commandments, which include, to name a few –thou shalt defend the weak,thou shalt not retreat in the face of the enemy,thou shalt wage war against all that is evil,thou shalt never lie and shalt remain true to thy word,thou shalt be generous and giving of thyselfthou shalt champion the Right and the Good and oppose Injustice and Evil.

So as the answer to my simple question I give you “With compassion and arms.” With compassion as ourrecognisable note and characteristic, with prayer, fund raising and unity as our strengths – this is us, this is ourOrder – ATAVIS ET ARMIS

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NURSE MAUD HOSPICE BENEFITS FROM CONCERT AND QUILTS

This beautiful quilt is one of several created by Ginette Pethig in aid of Nurse Maud. The quilts and concert werearranged by Dame Janet Hadfield.

(FROM the Newsletter of the NURSE MAUD ORGANIZATION November 2009)The Nurse Maud Hospice in Christchurch has benefitted handsomely from the Charity Concert arranged by JanetHadfield. The concert programme and performers were organised by Dame Veronica Pyle, and Ginette Pethigcreated eleven superb quilts - one for each of the beds in the Hospice.

Janet Hadfield is Commander of the Christchurch Commandery of the Order of St. Lazarus, the Order of Chivalrydating back to medieval times. The Order offers aid to medical research and those in distress, notably helpingpeople afflicted by leprosy. Ginette Pethig is also a member of the Order of St. Lazarus and her skill at quilt makingtogether with the high standard of entertainment provided at the Concert have resulted in donations to the Hospicetotalling $2,240.

Janet Hadfield is Commander of the Canterbury Commandery. Her inspirational charitable activities are anexcellent representation of the work of the Order.