Oroua Lodge of Druids

Manawatu Times, Volume 63, Issue 47, 25 February 1938, Page 8

Oroua Lodge of Druids

At the regular meeting of the Oroua Lodge of Druids held in the Odd Fellows’ hall, Cuba street, Acting A.D. Bro. Drake presided over a good attendance of members, including visitors. A motion of sympathy was extended to the relatives of the late Bro. A. Bowden and to Bro. Symons in his recent bereavement.

P.A. Sis. Donaldson, of Queen of the Oak Lodge, Christchurch, paid a visit and was accorded a hearty welcome by the A.D. An invitation to attend a social was received from Lind Lodge, and a number of members intend travelling to Tokomaru. A letter was received from Acorn Lodgtj accepting a challenge to a euchre tourney, which will be played shortly. Two young ladies and one young man was initiated into the Order.

P.Sec. Bro. Mewett reported on * the successful picnic held recently and also on the last meeting of the U.F.S. Dispensary. Bros. Buchanan and Ure both reported on the F.S. Council. P.G.P. Bro. Jackson reported on a game of carpet v. Acorn played recently, Acorn proving the winners. P.A. Bro. Hauser reported on game of crib v. Acorn for crib shield. Oroua retained the shield. It was unanimously decided to send a letter of appreciation to Mr. Lennox for his willing assistance at the picnic. A hearty vote of thanks tb the visi* tors was carried by acclamation. P.A. Sis. Donaldson replied and said she was pleased to have paid a visit as she had heard so much of Oroua and extended a cordial welcome to any members

visiting Christchurch to visit her mother lodge. A dainty supper was dispensed bj the stewards and carpet bowls was played. ANNUAL PICNIC During the week-end a large number of Druids and their friends gathered on the Awapuni racecourse for the Druids’ annual picnic. Races for all sections of those present, from the infants up, were The Druids’ Cup held by Oroua was again at stake, and several of the races were inter-lodge events. Oroua again proved the winners with 30 points to 22 for Acorn and 10 for the Juvenile Lodge. A baby show for babies under 12 months was won by Mrs. Hardie’s baby. Apples and sweets were given to all the kiddies present, and the lolly scramble for the kiddies was as popular as ever. Owing to the hot day the ice cream and soft drink stall was very popular. The Pipe Band was in attendance and rendered a number of tunes. To the officials of the Awapuni racecourse the committee are very grateful for the use of their fine grounds.