LODGE MEETINGS

Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 104, 30 October 1923, Page 16

LODGE MEETINGS

The bi-monthly meeting- of Wellealey Lorge. No. 7 (Juvenile Branch), 1.0.0. F., N.Z., was held in Southern Cross Hall, Courtenay Place, last week, Bro. R. Meech, N.G., presiding. There was a good attendance of juvenile members, and after dispatching business, a competition game was conducted, Bros. Boyd and Glengarry winning first and second prizes respectively. Wildey Lodge No. 107, 1.0.0. F., • N.Z., held its fortnightly meeting at St. Hilda's schoolroom last Wednesday, Bro. J. Hind, N.G., presiding. . In addition to usual - business, two candidates were nominated. ■ • j Esther Eebekah Lodge No. 30, 1.0.0. F., N.Z., held- its. fortnightly ■ meeting at Waldie's Hall,. Brooklyn, last week, Sister I. Cole/ N.G., presiding. After completing essential business, including nomination of two lady candidates, the lodge entertained members of the Order, and their friends at a . social evening. There was a large attendance^ and a most enjoyable time was spent by ail. Victoria Robekah Lodge No. '2 1.0.0. F., N.Z., held its fortnightly meeting at St. Thomas's schoolroom, Newtown, last Thursday evening Sister R. Finch, N.G., presiding. In addition to other business, six lady candidates were nominated. The CD. G.M. and other District Executive officers attended for the purpose of conducting the election of a L.D.D.G M *or this district. Two Rebekah P.N.G. s were nominated. The name of the successful candidate is to be submitted to the Grand Master for approval. Southern Cross Lodge No. 24 1.0.0. F., N.Z., held its fortnightly b meeting at the lodge-room,' CouHenay Place last Thursday evening, Bro. J. U. West, N.G., presiding. There was a large attendance. .In addition to routine business, fire candidates were ?n m flteJ ' Th? D-D-G-M- announced that first, second, and third degrees would be conferred on members of the Sng g nBXt Di3trict Lod Se k'S" 3 la. r i te J rly meeting of the Wel- . hng-ton United Friendly Societies' CouncU was held in the Southern Cross Hall, Courtenay place, on Friday evening, Bro. T. fiand, A.0.F., president, being m the chair. Various matters of interest to local Friendly Societies were discussed, and will be reported to their respective branches by the delegates. At the meeting last week of the Newlown Alpha Branch, No. 1, G U 0 O P P ro: H Hutchin N.G., presided/A visit Jyas paid by the Grand Master and Grand Secretary, Bros. N. "VV. Bain and G. H. Martin. Bro. Bain spoke on lodge matters, and urged the member* to attend all maetinge regularly and take an interest jn the ritual. Bro. Martia gave an interesting account of the various branches in New Zealand, their financial and membership positions, and. congratulated them on their work during the last quarter. Bro. J. Heppelston, financial seoretary, reported on wie last quarterly returns. The auditor's report was received.