Wyndham.

Southland Times, Issue 19728, 31 January 1906, Page 3

Wyndham.

Forestry. A special meeting of Court Hoyul Oak, A.0.F., was held on Friday night to receive district otlicers who were (laying an official visit to the various Courts in Southland. There was it goal ance of ■ tho brethren and the voftors were accorded a most cordial reception, the District Executive being represented by 8.U.R., lire. A. Walker, D. Sec., Bro. J. Mactie, D.T., Bro. J. Hope. I.C.U.C.R. Uro. J. Clark, Replying to the customary greetings, Bros. Walker and Macfio gave lengthy, interesting, and instructive addresses on matters poilu.r.lug to tho welfare and progress of the Older in general and that of tho United Olugo District, A.0.F., in particular, Bros. Hope and Clark also spoke tneknoeledgment in an appreciative strain. The local brethren taking advantage of the presence of what might, not be inaptly’ termed these guilds of ir.e. "I'i.r--est.’’ invited an expression of opinion regarding mutters ohirli are Tey 1., heroine burning ipiesjio.is in the mar future, notably the various proposals for inrivasiug lire* benefits ont ol present rales of contributions. While making it clearly nnderstout thal anything which might he Said at lids junctm'e must he regarded as personal opinions only, D.C'.R. Bro. Walker and D S, Bro. .Mactie look dillerent Mews ns to tin* wisdom or expediency of lie* ’■'•oposals in ipieslion, ami gave bird and interesting explanations of the nuaueial aspect of Friendly Society economy. I’.C.K. Bro. Miliar thanked tin* sneakers and emphasised the value ol such discourses enlightening members who had hut superficial knowledge of afiairs generally, as well as in tin* matter of instructing Conns on Ibe iinpo'tamo aim gravity of far-reaching imio* .* I ions. The business of the lib'cting being over an enjoyable hour was spent, wiem light refreshments (supplied by Mr I’oPe) were partaken of. t’.U. Bro- >1 Wi.-tvi Occupied the chair and a programme of songs and speeches voneliuUd a most enjoyable evening. '-bmgs cere snug hydros. Walker. Mactie, Clark. Hope, 1Morris, John, •las., end I*. MctDinchy. A recitation was given by IbC-U- Bro. Win. Gordon, and speeches by the visitors ami by I'.C.R.’s Jones. McFadden and Millar. Saturday morning was s’ :B in visiting a few ~ft lie many beauty spots in the vicinity of Wymllutm, and deeb.rillg themselves perte’Uy satisfied v ,Ui their trip to Southland, the Executive mem tiers of the U.0.D.. A.OF.. left with the afternoon's express for their homes in Dimedia.