DRUIDISM.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 15826, 26 July 1913, Page 5

DRUIDISM.

The Pride of Mornington Lodge bold its fortnightly meeting as usual in the 'Temperance Hall, James place, A. D. Bro. Sinclair presiding. Correspondence and a good deal of routine business were dealt with, and a new member was proposed and accepted into the lodge.in true Druidic manner, and thereafter initiated. The lodge then adjourned to entertain tho members of the Mornington Association Football Club, 0. D. Dro. Sinclair calling upon Bro. _J. Gerrio to take tho chair. Bro. Gerrie, _on behalf of the lodge, welcomed tho visitors, and trusted that thev would not only enjoy themselves, but would learn something to their advantage. During the evening Grand President Bro. Steel gave a very instructive and entertaining address on the history of Druidism up to the present day. Several Bros, contributed musical items, etc., and Bro. Gerrie, in a very neat and pleasant speech, taked nil those who had assisted in making the social as enjoyable as it was.

The West Harbour Lodge held its meeting last Thursday, and was presided over by A. D. Bro. W. Nicoll. There was a fair attendance of members. Tho lodge met early, and hadthe business finished before 8 _p.ni., when it adjourned to entertain its friends, and also the children. A most enjoyable evening was spent in song and recitation, the little ones doing their part in first-class style. Supper was handed round, and then those present dispersed, all saying it bad been one of tho best evenings the lodge bad had. It is intended to hold another kindergarten evening. A word of praise is due to Bro. Crawford for some tricks ho exhibited, which the children enjoyed very much, Tho regular meeting of the All Nations Lodge was held as usual, A. D. Bro. Barbour presiding. One member was initiated and one was granted his clearance. One pound ono shilling was donated to I lie Rout appeal. It was decided to pav an official visit to tho Otago Lodge on July 30. It was also decided to accept Court Robin Hood's invitation to a card tournament next lodtfc night. The U.F.S.C. circular, in ro defaulters, was agreed to. Sick pay to tho amount of £12 6s 8d was passed for payment. P.D.P.s from Nos. 1 and 2 districts paid an official visit—Bros. Ford, Ilarland, Sunderland, Freeman, Osmond, M'Beath, Bryant, Bond, and Jiicobson. The usual loyal toasts were dulv honoured and replied to by the visitor:;. 'Bro. Johnstone ontertaincd tho members with a few grapbophone selections.

The members of the Bay Lodge held their usual meeting on Tuesday eveniii"in the lodge room, 'when A. D. 'Bro. Thos! Douglas presided over a fair attendanco of members. A largo amount of correspondence was dealt, .with, and a candidate was admitted into tho Order, The members of the lodgo decided lo pay an oflicinl. visit to the Otago Lodge. Owing to the lateness of the hour tlio lodge was adjourned till next meeting night,