Zetland Hall has the following Masonic books, histories and research papers for sale. Each one is unique and cannot be purchased from any other source. Information on how to purchase is provided below.
Books
The History of Freemasonry in China Hong Kong and the Far East
THE CRAFT IN THE EAST
The Craft in the East is the definitive history of Freemasonry in China, Hong Kong and the Far East. A copy should be in every Freemason's library.
Author: R.W. Bro. Christopher Haffner
Price: HKD100 (USD13)
About the author:
Bro. Christopher 'Kit' Haffner was the District Assistant Grand Secretary of Hong Kong and the Far East when he wrote the first edition of this book in 1977, and had not long left the chair of the Corinthian Lodge of Amoy, his mother lodge. He progressed that year to President of the District Board of Benevolence and in 1982 to Deputy District Grand Master. In 1984, following the death of R.W.Bro. R.C. Lee, he was patented by H.R.H. The Duke of Kent as District Grand Master, and invested by Lord Cornwallis the following spring. Research into Masonic history played a prominent role in Bro. Haffner's life. He was one of thirty full members of the premier lodge of research, the Quatuor Coronati Lodge No 2076 of London. He also received several American Masonic awards.
A Review of the First Edition:
'Bro. Haffner has undoubtedly compiled the most important book on Freemasonry in the East since the Second World War and this is the firm conclusion of many 'Old China Hands' to whom I have spoken. Undoubtedly the inclusion of an extensive index adds considerably to this excellent work. Where else have we previously been able to read under one cover such gems as the part that Hong Kong lodges played in the early days of the Correspondence Circle, providing in 1887 two out of the first fifty-three joining lodges, or the uncompleted story of a Scottish lodge in Yokohama resisting for twenty years the sale of their Hall by the English District Grand Lodge in Hong Kong? These cameos are the lifeblood of history. Bro. Haffner confesses to not being a historian but he has achieved an undeniable triumph. I know that as a result of this publication he has created much worldwide interest. This is the spirit which will eventually lead to the publication of a definitive history of masonry in the East, but until then this book is a must.'
Bro. T.W. Fripp in Ars Quatuor Coronatorum Vol. 90 for 1977
Lodge histories
The Story of the Four Petitions
A commemoration of the 150th anniversary of The Royal Sussex Lodge No. 501 EC
Price: HKD110 (USD14)
Full Circle
A history of The Royal Sussex Lodge No. 501 EC from 1844 to 1989
Author: Bro. T. M. Casey
Price: HKD165 (USD21)
From Swatow to Hong Kong
A history of The Swatow Lodge No. 3705 EC
Author: W.Bro. Bryan Moseley
Price: HKD110 (USD14)
Amoy - The Port and the Lodge
A history of The Corinthian Lodge of Amoy No. 1806 EC
Author: R.W.Bro. Christopher Haffner
Price: HKD150 (USD19)
The History of The United Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 419 EC
A history of The United Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 419 EC
Author: W.Bro. Guy Walker
Price: HKD40 (USD5)
Research papers
Regularity of Origin
An overview of the Craft
Author: By R.W. Bro. Christopher Haffner
Price: HKD115 (USD15)
The Chater Cosmo Transactions Volumes 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14
The year book of The Paul Chater Lodge of Past Masters No. 5391 EC and Lodge Cosmopolitan No. 428 SC, Hong Kong's two oldest Lodges of research
Price: The older editions - 10 to 12 - are HKD165 (USD21) each; the recent ones - 13 and above - are HKD200 (USD25) each
Purchase information
To purchase any print or item from outside of Hong Kong, please:
- write to Zetland Hall enclosing a draft in Hong Kong dollars made payable to Zetland Hall Trustees
Please add HKD25 (USD4) to each purchase order to cover postage, packing and insurance. Please make sure that you provide your name and full delivery address.
Hong Kong purchasers - please call at Zetland Hall to purchase directly.
