DRUIDISM

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXI, 7 June 1938, Page 9

DRUIDISM

j MEETING OF MAITAI LODGE i INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS l l 1 The half-yearly summoned of Maita . Lodge No. 15, U.A.0.D., was held in th« \ lodge room, Collingwood street, las i j evening. There was a large attendant I of members, .presided over by the Arc! | Druid (Bro. F. M. Day). I Visitors present included P.D.P. Bro , E. Friend, P.T. Bro. W. Greep and V.A ? Bro. Burrows of Shedwood Lodge. '' Two candidates were proposed fo. initiation as full benefit members. ’ The following officers were installec r for the ensuing term by the Distric - President (Bro. S. Stephens), who wa, received with full Druidic honours 1 A.D., Bro. E. W. Fryer; V.A., Bro. W Collis; secretary, Bro. T. Vercoe

treasurer, Bro. R. J. Simpson; 1.G., Brc R. V. Thomas; 0.G., Bro. E. Irvine A.D.B.’s, Bros. E. Preen and C. Pick well; V.A.8., Bro. A. Hill, junr.; min ute secretary, Bro. W. W. Delaney organist, Bro. C. Pickwell; M.C., Brc E. Bennetts. All the officers returned thanks fo their election, and a hearty vote o thanks was accorded to the Installin Officer for the capable manner ii which he conducted the ceremony. Sick pay and accounts (including £ 16s 6d from the Sick Members’ Con tribution Fund) amounting to £l6 2 4d were passed for payment. At the conclusion of the meetin j games of cards were played, Bro: Haycock and Delaney winning the crib bage, acorns, and a most enjoyable sup per served.