MANCHESTER UNITY

Evening Star, Issue 18979, 29 June 1925, Page 1

MANCHESTER UNITY

Loyal Dunedin Lodge’s half-yearly summoned meeting was presided over by N.G. Bm. O. Kraft, there being a largo attendance of members and visitors. One candidate was initiated. The election ot oiHcpi’s resulted:—G.M.* Bro. 0. Kraft; N.G., Bio. Lawrence: ALG., Bro. Mood; E.S.. Bro. Cameron: Warden. Bro. (,'mvic : Guardian, Bro. Twine; auditot, Bro. D. J. Cal dor (re-elected). The installation cevotuonv was conducted b> D.P.G.AI. Bro. (L Clark, who addressed the newly-installed officers on their duties, counselling that they uphold tho reputation of the lodge for efficiency, ihf' officers duly returned thanks. The toast of the visitors was responded to by Loyal Centenary, Cavcrsitain, A alley, Albion, Hand and Heart, and by a brother of Loyal Hamilton Lodge. D.P.G.AI. Bro. Clark responded on behalf of the executive.

Loyal Dalton Lodge, Balduthn, was well attended, N.G. Bro. A. It. Johnston presiding. A discussion took place on the holding of an anniversary function, the feeling being in favor of ■ a revival of the annual ball. It was finally decided to hold a social and dance in tho large, hall on July 29. V.G. Bro, Olsen was appointed secretary of a strong committee. The newly-elected officers were installed by P.G. Bro. R. Culbert, assisted bv several Past Grands—N.G., Bro. J. Stevens: ALG., Bro. C. Olsen; E. 8., Bro, K. Callaghan: Warden, Bro. 8. Tame,; Guardian, Tiro. G. Sinclair. G.M. Bro. Johnston wasappointed lecture master. was decided to place the. name oi P.G. Bro. R. Culhert on (he merit board, and that lie also receive a. Past Grand’s sash in recognition of In’s efforts while in office. Complimentary reference, was made in I lie energy and enthusiasm Bro. Culhert. had displayed in his work as a lodge officer. Bro. AA ilsou (Ca.vershit.nl Lodge) responded to the, visitors* toast. Loyal Centenary Lodge welcomed Prov. G.M.’ Bm. A. AVylic at its last, meeting, the good attendance including many visitors. 0 The election resulted:—N.G., Bro. Swale: V.G., Bro. Scott; L.S.. Bro. Roberts.; Warden, Bro. Woolley; Guardian. Bro. Hendry; G.AL. Bro. W. Leoftier. The T’rnv. G.AL installed the officers in an impressive, ceremony, extolling the work of tho retiring officers. Ho congratulated the lodge on its marked progress of late, and urged a continuance of ciforts. The lodge, after discussion, unaniraoufly decided to enter for the shield competition commencing in July. Two new numbers were proposed. The. visitor*’ ‘oast was responded to by Loyal A’alloy, Albion, Hand and Heart, and Dunedin, while Prov. G.AL Bro. A. Wylie and P.P.G. M. Bro, Rosevraro responded tm behalf of the executive. The election and installation of officers formed the main business of the Loyal Roxburgh Lodge at its last meeting. The officers arc : N.G.. Bro, IT. Gilchrisl ; ALG., Bro. J. Langley: F. Sue.. Bro. Duncan ; Warden. Bro. T. Tamblyn, P.G. Bm. .1. H. AVaigth acted as installing officer, and in addressing the officers expressed the hope that they would' bo diligent and. earnest in their work. He fj-oke. of Hie lodge's special pleasure in having Bro. T. Tamblyn in office, that brother living at the exl rente end of tho district and having to travel some twenty miles to attend. The lodge decided to celebrate its anniversary by a social (welling on July 16. After business a pleasant, hour was spent, in practice by the ncwlv-formed choir.

Loyal Middlcmarch have- been very'well at (ended of Into, and pome interesting evenings have been spent, Bro. It. Robertson generously providing supper. The summoned 3 jipe 1 i l l was largely aUemled, ami a large amount of business transacted. The officers for the ensuing tfrni are Bro. Glover: Y.G.. Bro. Hconan ; E. See., Bro. (>arret) ; Warden. Bro. (Jiluski; I juardiaii, Bro. Watson ; auditors, Bros. Orluski ami Messent; leeturo master. Bro, 0. Bobprlson ; conductors, Bro. Orlnski and .Messent. The lodge is looking forward to an interesting winter session. Loyal Alexandra Lodge, Pork Molyneiix. was well attended. It was reported that the balance-sheet/ of the annual hall showed a- credit of £5. One candidate was initiated and two proposed. The ollieers for the ensuing term arc:--X.G.. Bio. J. 11. Pilgrim; V.G., Bro. G. M. Jackman : 0. Bee.. Bro. U. I). Wright: Warden. Bro. ]!. G. \\ right ; Guardian, Bio. W. X. Meiinel!, Bios. .1. K. Stiven. !■'. 11. Arthur, L. S. .Milne, ami S. If. Murray were appointed to the minor others. I lie Pior. G.M., Bro. A. Wylie, duly installed (he otlicers and addressed them on their duties.

V.G. Bro. W J'id'.va cds p.-e.-ided over the meeting of the Loyal ('amain Lodge. An Intelesiiiig report by t lie judge of the late competition in Dunedin was lead ami received. Letters of -ympalliy were passed lo the lelalivcs of the late Bros. J. i lomiei'-on and Young The otlicers e'm-ted for tile miming term were •• N.G.. Bro. (I. MB.cod : V.G.. Bn., W. M' Man v ; K. D> ■ - •.. Bio. 11. Campbell ; Warden. Bro, 11, P. Kent; Guardian, ; A, Hi-.0-ivn: C.M.. Bro, W. Edwards: conductor, Bro. 11. Keen; ,B>-o. J. S. Bee and Bro. Malcolm. P.G. Bro. P. Milligan acted in installing oliioer. P.G. Bro. Xewson addressed (he officers,. congniliilating them on file inler-’si {lvy had shown in the v.oik. Per, Sec. Bro. Cowpcr and P.G. Bro. Tain reported on at tendance at, Xgupara annual hall, which function, they stated, was exceptionally good. The visitors’ toast- was responded to by P.G. Bro. G, D, Middlemas (Loyal Dalton:, and Bro. Webster (Waimatei. One candidate was initiated and three were proposed

The, passing away of Bro. John Henderson, which occurred suddenly at, the residence. of lij=4 'on at Tapui. removed another pioneer of the Manchester Unity in North Otago. The late Bro. Henderson was a, foundation member of the Loyal Ngapara. Lodge, and his connertion remained close, and consistent tip to (jnite lately. Bio. Henderson was. regarded in his district as a man of high intelligence, and he brought this to bear on lodge matter? in a marked degree. His pleasing personality made him an agreeable companion at . lodge meetings, and many of (hose privileged (o meet tho brother in lodge session will retain pleasant memories of (he occasions. Bro. Henderson had a, strikingly varied career as a blacksmith, earning inoro than a local reputation. The members throughout the, district will sympathise with the Ngapara Lodge in the loss of such an excellent and widely respected brother.*