DRUIDS' ORDER.

Pahiatua Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 12438, 2 September 1933, Page 5

DRUIDS' ORDER.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Druids’ Lodge was held on Thursday when Bro. G. Braggir.s presided over a good attendance Sick pay and routine quarterly accounts were passed for payment. A report was received on the recent Foresters’ Dance and the Druids’ delegate was loud in his praise of the hospitality received The Oddfellows. who'won the McEwen Shield in the F.S. card tournament, were complimented. The installation of Bros. W Bailey and H Fisher, jr., was carried out by the P.D.P., Bro. H. Fisher, in a very efficient manner. The usual vote of thanks followed. The lodge then adjouri ed for a social gathering, a most enjovahle time being spent. The function terminated about 1 am. with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” The social was voted an outstanding success from all viewpoints Visitors were present from Palmerston North and Dannevirke. An apology vas received from Mvrtl-- Lod-u-Eketahuna. The T.P.G.P.. Bro. F. Jackson, gave a most interesting address ~n Diuidism. special mention beuig made of the various funds, and in conclusion he strongly appealed to the local ladies to join the rar.ks of Druidism. particularly from a social point of view . It would be well for ladies who intend joining to obtain particulars from any- of "the officers regarding initiation fee and quarterly- dues. These are extremely- low. v here honorary- members are concern ed. * concernDr - H. Paterson spoke on behalf of the Medical profession. He thanked the Lodge for Hie invitation an*! aiso apologised foi the absence of l)r H T. Dawson, who was indisposed On hehalt of the Pahiatua Lod-c and visiors. P.D.P Bro H Fisheimoved a hearty- vole of thanks to Dr. Paterson and J.P.G.P. Bro Jackson, the motion beiiijc carried by Special thanks are due to the tol lowing: ladies who ablv assisted n» the supper room. Mc-dames G G Taylor. A. P. Fox. J .T Thompson end J. E. MacDonald, and all menil bers who provided bome-mide -upper. Mrs A. Tait. anil a' vi-itiim Druid from Palmerston North who supplied excellent p-anofort • Bro. R. Merrie. for loan o. : a lout speaker. The important t ask oi M <' which was admirably fulfilled by Past Secretary. Bro. N.' Power, wa- ver,much commented on and hi- -10.-ao “On with tlie dance, let joy be Tinennfined,” was spontaiieou- Couple I with him was P.A Bro A p Fox The vocal item bv P 1) P Bro J Donaldson ißualnn'e) was appreciated as was Bro. G Webb (an old resident) in his humourous recitations. Tiianks for tlie siiciess of i lodge s first reunion are entirely ■ halo the energetic Social Committee, end it is anticipated that similar functions are to follow* at le—ul-n- in tervals.