DRUIDISM.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 14281, 1 August 1908, Page 15

DRUIDISM.

Tho fortnightly mooting of tlio Ulago Ijoilro, held on Wednesday evening, was presided over by A.D. Uro. M'Kcnxin, when there was a. large nmstor of members and visitor?, amongst whom were D.O. Presiilent liro. J. Uaymcs. D.G.I!. Hro. E. Bmidoi'laiul. and D.D. Bro. Jacobson. The usual business was disposed of. anil the Iwlro adjourned, the occasion beinjr .in open niglil fiiveii i'o ontertain the iiiembore of Court Woodland's Vride, [omslo Forestere, wlio paid sin ofiieinl visit in larjro miml»i-3. l'.A. Hro. Watson introduced Ihe sisters, who were heartily welcomed by tho brethren. . An enjoyable oveninrr was spent in sour and fceitati.r.. and then duiiciiig was indulgod in far a few hours. The visitors expressed H'emselves pleased with the evening's cntcrlaiiiment. Tho fortnightly ineot.inj; of the Wesl Harbour Lodrro was held on Thursday lest. A.D. Bro. Griffiths presiding. Ilimo'boinT a Kwxl attendance. After routine business hud been disposed of the lodpte adjourned lor aenme of cards. Simper was handed round and a capital programme of items HroiiKht a pleasant evening to a close, the mcinbers siiißinß "Aidd lung sync." Tho P.oyal Oak Lodgo held its usual mectuiif on Monday, A.D. liro. F. Mildcnliall presiding 9vor a large (ratheriiijj of mcinbers. It was resolved to accept the terms of the Oddfellows' Hall trustees, and thp lodge will in fulurc meet in that building. The Enterprise Lodife paid an official tls'h, and alter the business had been disposed of tlio lodge adjourned. A pleasant hour was spent at cards, the Royal Oak JMiiniiiß by Uto 8. Sours and miiiieal items occupied tlio remainder of the evrni»f, r . Next meeting nijrht Bro. G. Logio, sen., will'provide the. entertainment. "A Kieht wi' I'urns." ; Tho Hay Lodge met on Tuesday evening, A.D. Bro. J. I>. Whitty presidin.g. Theie ivas a good attendance of 'members, D.P. Bro. Alexander Ijeing prrscm. The balance sheet was read, received.'and adopted, showing an increase for half-year, which was considered very • satisfactory.. The auditors' report was adopted, and a hearty yolo of thanks passed to tho .'secretary for the careful, manner,; in which tho books were presented at the audit. The secretary ivas instructed to send a letter of sympathy to tho family of k ■.departed brother. adjourned half-yearly meeting of All Nations' Ledge was held on Tuesday evening, "A.D, Bro. 11. E. A r oiscy presiding over a good attendance of mombere. One candidate was initiated, the new- officers performing their duties excellently. Tho > balance sheet showed an increase of £33 4a 7jd for the half-year, which is voi-y satisfaetory, totisidering tho very heavy sickness experienced. Tho funds now stand at a total of £1506 9s lid; membership at Juno 30, 151. P.D.P. Bro. W. Earnshaw, who is leaving for England, was tho recipient, of a. pocket-book, and a handbag for Jlr.s Earnshaw. P.D.P. Bro. Gibb, in making tho presentation, referred to the recipient's work in the order, and expressed the .hope, that Bro. Earnshaw would havo an cnjoyablo trip, and success in the business part also. Bro. Earnshaw, who was takon by surprise, responded. and assured the brethren that he would prize tho gifts as a token of the good feeling towards himself. He would endeavour to get into touch with the Order at and would visit the historio Druidio site, Stonehcngc. Tho singing of "For he's a jolly good fellow" brought a pleasant function to a close. ■ Tlio Lily of the Valley Lodgo held the fortnightly meeting on Wednesday 'evening, when there was a fair attendance of members and visitors. Ono candidate was initiated. The resignation of "V.A. Bro. Jlorris was received with regret. Bro. Green was elected to tho vacancy, and duly installed by the District President. Tho usual toasts were honoured, and responded to by Bro. Jacobsen, District President, and. Bro. Wood, on behalf of Otago Lodge. A card contest with' Otago Lodgo was held during tho evening, and honours wero even at euchre, but Otago were one rip at crib. Tho Juvenile Druids met on Tuesday evening, A.D. Bro. Paterson being .greeted with a largo attendance- of members. D.G.V.P. Bro. A. H. -Shelton attended tho lodge, and was accorded a hearty welcome. Bro. Moss, assisted by Bro. A. J. Easton, installed the officers in a very efficient manner. Bros. Moss and Shelton contributed items, much to the delight of tlio boys. •