1929 Yearbook
BELCHER, Lewis Levy (of firm Belcher Bros., 31 Sauer Street, Belcher Bros. Buildings, Johannesburg), Pawnbrokers, Jewellers, Diamond Merchants and General Dealers. Born in 1863, at Newcastle-on-Tyne, England. Educated at The Newcastle Government School. Came to South Africa in November, 1879. Married Ray Leventhal in 1900; has three sons. On the Committee of the late President Street Synagogue; on the Committee, and Hon. Treasurer of, the Hebrew High School; Past Master Prosperity Lodge of Freemasons 2607, E.C., 1909/10, Johannesburg. Past Z. and Past Secretary of Royal Arch Chapter, E.C., 1913/14; Past Master Transvaal Master's Lodge, 3745, E.C., 1924/25; Preceptor Goldfields and Prosperity Lodge of Instruction, E.C.; Past Assistant D.C. and Past Junior Grand Deacon, District Grand Lodge; Rand Pioneers (Member) 1888. Postal Address: Belcher Bros. Buildings, 31 Sauer Street, Johannesburg.
