LODGE MEETINGS

Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 129, 4 June 1927, Page 3

LODGE MEETINGS

The quarterly meeting of Mewbwn Lodge No. 90, U.A.0.D., was presided orer by Bro. A. J. Cathie, Arch Druid, the election of officers took place as followi:— Ai) Bro. G. Drunimond; V.A.8., Bro. M. G. H. Marshall: Treas.,- Brc. E. Cole, A.D. Bard, Bros. Lahman; J.P.A., Bro A J Cathie; 0.G., Bro. A. Carpenter;' Mx,. Bro. Neilson. The notable event of the evening was the installation of the of™e.r«' of the Royal Arch Chapter,. No. 4, U-A.O.D;, by Br 9 . C. D. Hargreaves f-U-tr. The following are the officers for the ensuing term:—R.A.D., Bro. K. H. sa"5 a"' n p- A-: V.R.A.D., Bro. Rod, P.A.; i<>A.-p- Bards, Bros. J. Johnston and P. J. Mullms, P.ap.'s; V.R.A.D. Bards, Bros J\ M'Mahon, P.A., and J. B. Gauntlett PJ3.P. ; l. G .', Bro. V Rowlands, P.A.; R.A. Sec, Bro. W M-LaughUn, P.S.;. R.A. Tras., Bro. T Mol json P S.;^R.A. Mm. Sec/, Bro. r! ti J'a ?- A< r. The officer was thanked for the manner in which he cai--ned out his duties. At the close of the meeting the visitors were entertained. Island Bay Lodge of Druids held Its quarterly meeting at which A.D. Bro. F. Kuch presided over a good attendance. V.if. .Bro. Laughton attended officially, and was received with Druidic honours. A cordial welcome was also extended to P.-A. ir°T i^^f (Auckland), P.A. Bro. A*,. MitcheM" (Wanganui), and Bro. G. Smipson (Melbourne). The' election of officers for the ensuing term resulted asfollows:_A.D G. H. Newson^.!, Bro..Dixon; J.P^A., Bro. F. Kueh; 1.G." Bro• Twwt; A.D B.s, Bro. C. BoWace 1.D.P., and Bro. J. Lines; V.A.B.'s, Bros Wilson and Stone; Treas. and U.S., Bro ing condition. One new member was initiated, the ceremony being conducted by--4 -f BS:. O lßli^ D-P" assisted by Bro. A. L. Mitchell (Wanganui). One candi%l WS. S P?°P os| d for memberaWp.' . . The Excelsior Lodge of Druids' quarterte S S W3r P^ded over by tfe Arch « j f c<^u G- ,Cowi(i, and was largely Bros. Oldham and Ellis; Mm: Sec, Bro* Edmonds; 0.G., Bro. F.E. BallfjJ>;A°; Bro. G. Cowie; organist, Bro; E. J. Kine' Drtidt' IHn tl >g 1 °f Athe W?ll;°gto a District hll.t YisP^o- 1 Association a large nrfmb<* °£ delegates were present. Bro T A. MolhsoD, president, was in the chair took the form of an address, signed by th« first members of the committee? Bro Oathie, m responding, paid a tribute to the energies of the secretary, Bro ' M?. Laughlm, for the success of thT'asiodation St. Thomas's Temple, No 4 held H* weekly meeting on Tuesday gro^Munn prjsiding over a large attendance One" candidate was initiated. Visitor! were given a welcome^ Temperance recitatioiw were given, Bro. Petherick, D.I.C.T, acting as judge, and prizes being awarded as follows: Sis. Voltz, Sis. Sybil Wheldoii, bis. Cummings, Sis. Christenson, and Bro. irml. Voltz.

Pioneer Lodge, No. 11, 1.0. G.T., held its weekly meeting on Monday, C.T; Sis. Devereux presiding. Major Uiddlemiss and a party from the Salvation Army were preesnt and gave a"Ene entertainment. Major Middlemiss gave two recitations and a quartette, party. Captains .Dutton, Mahaffie, Capon, and Mr. G. Hay.gave gome items. Bro Hirst proposed,,a vote of thanks to the officers o£ the S.A. One candidate was initiated. A welcome wag extended to members of Loy»K Melrixs. Lodge, No. 53.

Star of Wellington Lodge, No. 12, held its weekly meeting on Thursday.- C.T. Bro ■■ iw Preßldlng- Three candidates were initiated and two were received on'CC from Rescue Lodge, Dunedin. A motion of sympathy was carried by silent vot« to e if 0??, oi Dunedin Lodge in the death ot feis. Kay. Bro. Ainsley conveyed greetings from lodges in England. The District Grand Master, Bro; C G Turner, paid a visit to the Loyal Tararua Lodge of Past Grands at Eketahuna for the purpose of performing the installation ceremony of the officers elect. . Visitors were present from Pahiatua, Masterton and Carterton. After the ceremon£ an' adjournment was made and a banquet partaken of. The Grand Master addressedrfficers and brethren'of the new lodge on their undertaking. . t"^* *?u we?, ting r, "f^yal Bketahuna Lodge the N.G., Bro. Sig>-ertsen, presided over an attendance of thirty members. Lodge honours were extended to Bro. bteer (England)., An invitation was received from the Loyal Masterton Lodga to attend its SOth anniversary banquet. One candidate was proposed for member-

The fortnightly meeting "of the LoyaJ Newton Lodge was held last Monday, If- j • D- Johliston presiding over a mod attendance. The election of officers for th« ensuing term resulted as follows:—NG Bro Storey; V.G., Bro. M'Guire? E.^ uro^ Johns; conductors, Bros. Spencer (2>warden, Bro. Webster. Invitations were accepted from Loyal , Masterton Lodge to attend its jubilee celebrations and also to a combined meeting of all M.U. Lodges A committee was set up for the purpose of Pr°Y ldm S an inventory of lodge furniture:Ihe quarterly summoned meeting of Loyal Victoria Diamond Lodge was held last evening, the N.G., Bro: A. L Rodcers, presiding over a large attendance. Oi- ■ facers for the ensuing term were" elected'as j follows: N.G., Bro. J. Tonghy; V.G.,, Sister. Wilson; E.S., Bro. E. Whyman; warden, Sister M'Minn; Guardian, Bro. Hotchen. A special committee set up to consider the lodge rules presented its report. One new member was initiated. At tSte conclusion of business members participated in supper. ■-.■'..".• iT A* the fortnightly meeting of Rose of xT^ Vai ley Lod Se> Lower Hutt, the acting N.G., Bro. Hardy, presided over a large attendance. The following officers were elected for the ensuing term:—N.G.,- Sister A. Reynolds; V.G., Sister Wickham; 1.P.N.G., Bro. Shadlock; See., Sister S Reynolds; Warden, Sister Waghner; Tyler, Bro. H'Kenzie; Condoctors, Sister. M'Keniie and Brol Teasdale.-Bro. Conper, Loyal Past; Grands Lodge, visited the lodge. A photograph of the late Bio. Koutley was presented to the lodge by Mrs. Routley. Four new candidates were initiated. An invitation was received from Loyal Masterton Lodge in connection with H3 Golden Jubilee celebrations! On 12th May, the officers judging the. ritual shield competition attended and were accorded lodge honours. A report Vaß received from the secretary.of the Social Committee. . The quarterly meeting of Loyal Kilbh* nic Lodge was presided over by Brb. J. Wellwood. An invitation was received from the Loyal Masterton Lodge, Bro. J. Russell' being elected to represent the lodge. The following officers were elected for .the ensuing six months:—N;G., Bro. Russell; V.G., Bro. F. Wellwood; See., Bro. Redgrave; Warden, and Guardiafl, Bro. Ballinger. . At the last fortnightly meeting oif Loyal Britannia Lodge, Bro.-E. Jane/N.G., presided over a' large attendance. The officer* elected for. the ensuing term were: N.G., Bro. A. B. M'Donagh: V.G., Brb. B. Brfeg* man; E.S., Bro. J. L. Stewart; Warden, Bro. E; Johnson; inside guardian, Bro. J, A. Mason; outside guardian, Bro. Pafethorpe. Four new members were initiated and several proposals'were handed in... Several members handed in their names as members of the lodge orchsstra, and a, number offered for a cross-country hat^ riers' club. The billiards committee reported a good attendance. It was «> cided that Bra, E. Jane attend tnetablftf celebrations of the Loyal MasterWh Lodgift