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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Mr. George Lander Grenfell

Mr. George Lander Grenfell , Past Arch, who has been Secretary of the Lodge since 1894, and is a Past District President of the Order, was born at Geelong, Victoria, in 1858. He accompanied his parents to Oamaru when he was two years old, was educated at the Oamaru Grammar school, and brought up to business as a cabinetmaker and undertaker. Mr. Grenfell has conducted business on his own account since 1875. He is a charter member of the Endeavour Lodge; and as a Freemason, he has been attached to Lodge Waitaki since 1882. For three years he was a member of the South Oamaru school committee, and perfermed the duties of secretary for two years. He has been connected with the Oamaru Rifles and with the local battery of artillery. Mr. Grenfell was married, in 1882, to a daughter of Mr. T. A. Messenger, of Oamaru, and has two sons and one daughter.

No. 4 District United Ancient Order Of Druids: District President, Mr. T. S. Adams, Tees Street, Oamaru.