Norris, Joseph Foxley, active 1880s

Date: 1875 - 1889

From: [Ephemera of quarto size relating to Freemasons, freemasonry societies and activities]

By: Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967

Reference: Eph-B-FREEMASON-1800s

Description: Includes: 1878: Ancient Order of Foresters' Friendly Society. Suspension of Court [Court no. 5533 suspended becuase it neglected to comply with rules of the Wellington District (New Zealand). Suspension will commence from 4 October 1878. Dated at the Council Chambers, Sheffield, 29 November 1878 / signed Samuel Shawcross, permanent secretary 1883: St Augustine Lodge, no 609. Balance sheet for the period ending Dec 31 1883 [Christchurch, 4 January 1884]. (Ex Webster Collection 3156/3) 1884: Ceremony of installation. Brother Henry Thomson, Right Worshipful District Grand Master, Canterbury E.C. Oddfellows Hall, Christchurch, 9 October 1884. Printed at "The Press" Office, Cashel Street, Christchurch [1884]. Programme (Ex Webster Collection 3156/3) 1885: St Augustine Lodge, no 609. This is to certify that our brother J Foxley Norris ... has been a Member of the above Lodge for three years and has paid up all dues and demands to this date. 4 July 1885 (Ex Webster Collection 3156/3) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Lettepress and engravings, sizes varying up to 300 mm.

Date: [1870s-1880s]

By: Norris, Joseph Foxley, active 1880s; Bragge, James, 1833-1908; Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Wilson, George Washington, 1823-1893

Reference: PA1-q-094

Description: Photographic album created by Joseph Foxley Norris, with many images of places visited in Great Britain, including castles, cathedrals, stately homes, ports, landscapes, and bridges. Joseph Foxley Norris was a founding member of the Cyclists' Touring Club in England, and was a member of the Pickwick Bicycle Club in England with one image being a group portrait of members of the club. A number of the English scenes were photographed by G.W.W. (George Washington Wilson). Other regions visited include Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro. Views of New Zealand are mostly in the South Island, with a few of Wellington (including Government Buildings, Parliament Buildings and Government House). One photograph taken by James Bragge shows a group of unidentified Maori standing outside a meeting house in Masterton. South Island views include a bicycle "meet" in Christchurch, with a large crowd gathered, and a number of penny-farthing bicycles visible. A number of images show men riding penny-farthing bicycles and the dangers of so doing, with posed views of two men underneath their bicycles and one clutching a fence, taken in and around Christchurch. On page 108 is hand-printed award `Anniversary Sports, Christchurch,N.Z. 16th December 1880. The following ten views taken from the Cathedral Tower, Christchurch, are the 3rd prize in the One Mile Champion Bicycle Race won by J. Foxley Norris, Pioneer Bicycle Club'. Other views include a group of about four men touring along the West Coast Road, and notable buildings in Christchurch and Dunedin. One image shows the "cage" crossing the Teremakau River. A group portrait in Christchurch shows members of Harper & Co. (Solicitors) Inscriptions: Album page - J. Foxley Norris. 1880 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with a black cover, spine title `Photo's'; 29.0 x 24.5 cm

Date: 1878

From: Foxley Norris album

Reference: PA1-q-094-104

Description: Group portrait of identified members of the Pickwick Bicycle Club, taken in 1878 by an unidentified photographer, probably in London, England. Penny farthing bicycles are alongside. Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - Pickwick B C 1878; Album page - [names of members] Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 17.5 x 26.4 cm, on album page