LOYAL ORANGE LODGE.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 18458, 17 April 1922, Page 9

LOYAL ORANGE LODGE.

ANNUAL SESSION. O . (Per Press Association.i AUCKLAND, April IS. At the annual session of the Loyal Orange Institution of New Zealand, which was preceded by a session of the Provincial Biack Chapter of Ireland, Provincial Grand Master, the Rev. Knowles Smith, who presided, said that the past year had been a memorable one. The Ulster Protestants had faced changes which were Involved in the British Government’s proposals with true spirit and an earnest desire to co-operate in all measures leading to the peace and prosperity of their land. As far as the Knights of Ireland were concerned, the utmost would be done for and given the brethern across the gea. Let them make known their needs, and the New Zealand Knights would prove to the full the real bond of brotherhood. He epressed the belief that the cause of Protestantism would be carried forward to a complete victory against the disintegrating forces now prominent. He emphasised the necessity for greater organisation of the Protestant vote in view of the geneial election in the Dominion. It was decided to make overtures to other Protestant Associations with a view to united action at the polls. , ELECTION OF OFFICERS. AUCKLAND,‘ApriI lb. The following officers in the Orange Lodge have been elected and installed:—Provincial Grand Master, G. Taylor, Auckland; Provincial Deputy Master, W. Glibbery; P. G. Chaplain, Rev. Liddell: Honorary Grand Chaplains, Revs. Eccles, Cuming, Pybu's, Howard Elliott; Provincial Grand Registrar, W. Taylor, Dunedin: Deputy Grand Registrar, Bro. Findlater, Auckland; P. j G. Treasurer, Bro. Dickenson, Dune-( din; Deputy Grand Treasurer, Bro. Steptoe, Wellington; C. G. Lecturers, Bros. White (Wellington), Gilbraith (Auckland): P.G. Censors, Bros. Pettain (Auckland), Agnew (Invercargill); Standard Bearers, Bros. Upton (Petone), Eade (Auckland); Pursuivant, Bro. Stribberfleld (Christchurch); G. Inspector of Workings, Bro. Noble, P.P.G.M.: Committee, Bros McLean (Timaru), Smithers (Feilding), Hewiee (Rangiora), Bennett (Wellington), Cobb (Palmerston North), Ross (Christchurch), and Lennan (Wellington). ANNUAL MEETING OF GRAND LODGE. (Per Press Association.) AUCKLAND, qprll In. The annual meeting of the Grand Lodge L.O.L. of New Zealand, opened this morning, the R. ’.V. Grand Master (Bro Rev. G. Knowles Smith) presiding. Two hundred delegates a>r-' ’ ■

In the report, the Grand Master made further reference to Irish affairs. So far as the Orange Institution in the Dominion is concerned, they had every reason to be grateful for the evident signs of awakening to the claims of Protestantism which were being manifested throughout the length and breadth of the land. Considerable advance had been made by the opening of new lodges and influx of members into existing lodges. He was pleased to note that the number of ladies’ lodges was increasing very rapidly. There was a growing demand for juvenile lodges.. An increase of lodge libraries and an evident desire to accumulate information by the purchase of Protestant literature was also manifested.

The Grand Secretary reported that during fourteen years since the formation of the Grand Lodge, much progress has been made in raising* the greater state of efficiency, and making its mission more clearly understood and appreciated. Since last annual meeting, twelve new warrants had been issued, and one reissued, making ten male and three female lodges to register, and three applications for female warrants had still to be dealt with. Reports from lodges were very en-

eouraging. They indicated all round progress. The Grand Treasurer’s report showed finances to be in a satisfactory position, and prospects for the coming year were all Chat could be desired