LODGE MEETINGS.

Press, Volume XLVI, Issue 7357, 9 July 1889, Page 6

LODGE MEETINGS.

The half-yearly meeting of the Loyal] Oxford Lodge, 1.0.0. F., M.U., was held iSJ the Oddfellows' Hall, West Oxford, onS Saturday, June 29th, the N.G., Bro. Ai' A. Frampton, presiding. There was k good attendance of members. Afterv dealing with correspondence, six candidates were initiated, and two duly] proposed for membership. The va| rious offices for the ensuing term wera tilled. Accounts amounting to £16 as 10<» were presented and passed for payments After spending a social hour in harmony! the lodee was closed in the usual form.; Receipts of the evening, £64 19s 7d. j The half yearly meeting of Court Papa-| nui. No. 6585, A.0.F., was held on Thurs-| day, July 4th, in the Town Hall, Papanui.l There was a large attendance of members, | including the D.C.R. and D.S.C.R. of the| Canterbury United District, Bros. BowenJ and Marks, and visiting brethren frojflg Courts Star of Canterbury anA ,ftffa«*t>F Belfast. The Woodward reported one sick member. The Auditors' report on the funds of the Court was satisfactory. They complimented the Secretary on the correctness of his books. The followiug officers were elected for the ensuing term: — C.R., Bro. W. Stanley ; S.C.R., Bro. E. Ford; Treasurer, Bro. W. Horsley (re-elected); Per.-Sec, Bro. J. Osborne ; S. W. Bro. T. Nunweek; J. W., Bro. J. Blumskey; 5.8., P.C.R., Bro. Coombes; J. 8., Bro. T. Phillis; Medical Officer, Dr. Jennings; Auditors, P.C.R. Bro. Douglas and Bro. J. King; District Delegate, P.C.R. bro. Were. Votes of thanks were passed to the retiring officers, and it was decided to present P.C.R. Bro. R. Claridge with a P.C.R. certificate and neck ribbon,for the efficient manner he has conducted the business of the Court during his term of office. One new member was initiated during tin- evening. After transacting some unimportant business, the Court was closed in due form by the newlyelected C.U. Bro. W. Stanley, after which the C.R. and P.C.R. R. Claridge invited the brethren to refreshments provided in the back room of the Town Hall, when a pleasant evening was spent. At the half-yearly meeting of the Oak of Sydenham Lodge, A.0.D., on Wednesday, it was decided: to take no further part in the formation of a Friendly Societies' Dispensary at present. The Auditors read the balance-sheet and gave in the report, complimenting the Secretary, Bro. J. Hadfield, for the correct manner in which the books were kept. The balancesheet showed a profit for the half-year of £108 9s 4d. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. The following officers were elected for ensuing terra:— J. Fisher, A.D. ; H. Rogers, V.A.; J. Hadfield, Secretary; W. Brew, P.A., Treasurer; J. Slater, M.S.; J. Hill, P.D.P., and J. Weir, P.A., A.D.B.'e; J. Wilson and W. Waddell, V.A-B/s: R. Hadfield, 1.G.; W. Compton, O.G. The officers were duly installed by Bro. Hobson, D.P., assisted by P.D.P. Hill and Stewart, P. A. It was decided to make a presentation to P.A. Bro. Manhire for having filled the A.D. and P.A. chairs for the eecoud time. Votes of thanks were passed to all retiring officers and the District President. The Lodge decided to pay a fraternal visit to the Lyttelton Lodge on Thursday, the 11th. The meeting was then dosed. The usual meeting of the Royal Lyttelton Lodge, Q.L.E..1LA.0.8., was held in Primo Schmidt's Hotel on Friday evening last. There was a large attendance of members. The quarterly balance-sheet was read and adopted, showing the Lodge to be in a most flourishing condition. Three candidates were duly initiated into the mysteries of the Order. The newlyelected officers for the ensuing quarter were duly installed into their respective offices as follows:—S.P., Primo Serra; C.S., Bro. Barnes; CM., Bro. Allan ; C.T., Bro. Lurch; C.C., Bro. Mapple; C.Cn., Bro.Duffeld ; C. Mm., Bro. Briggs; C.P, Bro. Seymour; 08., Bro. Power; C. Tas., »ro. Lester. After the usual routine busiS^Lr l !i Lo fe^J oarned to Bro - Gordon's, where the remainder of the evening was ■pent in a most enjoyable manner.