DRUIDISM.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19797, 24 May 1926, Page 13

DRUIDISM.

Despite the inclement weather, the meeting o£ Enterprise Lodge was well attended. It was presided over by V.A. Bro. R. Laing in the absence of A.D. Bro. Cursey. Itvras resolved to pay an official visit to Pride of Mornington Lodge, which was honouring its first Grand President, Bro. I. Oliver. Business being disposed of. the lodge adjourned to entertain its lady friends. The evening was devoted to dancing. Music was supplied by Bros. Price and Stewart, and greatly enjoyed. _ , _ , The regular meeting of the Royal Lodge was held In the lodge room. A.D. Bro. Dickinson presided. D.P. Bro. Harvey was present ofilclally, and received a hearty welcome on the occasion of his first visit as DP to the lodge. It was decided to pay official visits to Pride of Mornington Lodge and the Royal Arch Chapter. One candidate was presented and duly initiated. Three competitions were held during the evening. V.A. competition, A.D. competition, and J.P.A. competition. PA. Bro. J. Robertson, p.A. Bro. J. M. Robertson, and A.D. Bro Dickinson giving the prizes. D.P. Bro. Harvey and D.P. Bro. Workmen were elected judges. After keen competition the judges’ placings were as follows :—V.A. Bro. Napier, A.D. Bro. W. Hudson, J.P.A. Bro. T. Hudson. A hearty vote of thanks to the judges were carried by acclamation. D.P. Bro. Harvey, P.D.P. Bro. Workman, and P.A. Bro. Napier responded to the toast of the visitors. The regular meeting of the All Nations Lodge was held In the Druids Hall, Port Chalmers. A.D. Bro. M'Kenzle presided over a good attendance. Sick pay was passed for payment. It was decided to pay an official visit to Pride of Mornington. The lodge adjourned early for the purpose of holding the usual monthly dance, at which there was a good attendance.