MLMSS 1713 – Ralston family - papers, 1891-1935

DIEU ET MON DROIT

UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASON OF ENGLAND.

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, K.G.
Grand Master.

To All Whom it may concern

These are to certify that our Brother Alexander G. Ralston who hath signed his name in the Margin hereof was regularly received into Free Masonry on the 8 day of February
A.L 5886 and was admitted to the Third Degree on the 8 day of Septr. A.D. 1886 in the Victoria Lodge, Ashfield Sydney N.S.W. No. 1831 E.C. and that his name has been duly transmitted for Registration in the Books of the Grand Lodge accordingly.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of the District Grand Lodge of N.S.Wales At Sydney the 7 day of October A.L. 5886
A.D. 1886.

This Certificate shall not entitle a Brother to admission to any Lodge without due Examination.

5849
1831

Alb. Bray D.G.Sect.
Shadwell H. Clerke G.Sec.
John Williams. D.G. Master

[Signature in margin]:
A.G. Ralston.