THE TWELFTH OF JULY

Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1287, 13 July 1886, Page 2

THE TWELFTH OF JULY

Last night No. 23 Lodge, Star of Ashburton, of the Orange Constitution, celebrated the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne of “ glorious memory” by a dinner in tl o Royal Hotel. Mine Host, Brother Toppin excelled himself on the occasion by providing a roost appetising spread, with “ laahins and lashins left ” of everything that was good. The “ gintleman that pays the rint” occupied a prominent position on the table, and his succulent flesh, superbly prepared, was duly appreciated by the sixty or seventy brawny sons of Erin who clustered round the table. Host Toppin took the duty of providers specially upon himself, and the excellence of the repast reflected credit on the Royal kitchen. The chair was occupied by Bro Elliot, R W.M. of the Lodge, and Past Masters Sparrow and f-’oaly and Treasurer Toppin supported him on the right, the left hand chairs being reserved, as a delicate compliment, for the press representatives, Bros J. M. Hampton r and W. Patterson were croupiers.

After the usual loyal toasts had been duly honored, the charter toast was given from the vice chair—“ The glorious, pious, and immortal memory of vVilliam the Third ” The toast was received with all the customary honors, Bro J. Tucker proposed—“ The House of Representatives. Mr J. R. Chapman responded. P.M Bro Sealy proposed—“ The Imperial Grand Master.”—Bro McLaughlin responded in a capital speech, which elicited rounds of applause. He expressed a hope that the Parnellites would shortly be relegated to the “ fouliest” corner of Ireland

P. M. Bro J. I Sparrow proposed ths Worshipful Grand Master, Bro J. Elliot. —The Grand Master responded. Bro J. M. Hampton proposed— ,f The Army, Navy, and Volunteers,” coupled wiih the name of Sergeant McLean £>unn. —The toast was received with musical honors, and cheers for Sergeant and Mrs Dunn.-Sergeant McLean Dunn responded. Bro. Connolly proposed—“ The Worshipful Grand Master of the Middle Island, Bro. S. B. Nelson,”-—P.M. Bro T. Sealey replied on behalf of the Grand Master, who was engaged on Orange business in another part of the district Mr J. R. Chapman proposed—“ The Ashburton Borough Council,”—Bro, T. Sealy responded. Bro Dixon proposed Masters and Officers of the Ashburton Lodge.”—P.M. Bro Sparrow responded. Bro McLaughlin proposed—“ The Ladies ’ —P.M. Bro J. Sealy responded. Bro S. Brown proposed—“ Orangemen all over the world.”

Bro Patterson proposed—“ The Ashburton County Council.”—Bro. Anderson responded. P.M. Bro Sealy proposed “ The Press.” —Messrs Saunders, Dnnn, and Panl responded. Mr McLean Dunn proposed—“ The Host,” and Mr Toppin responded. Daring the evening, a number of songs were contributed by various members of the company, and the proceedings twf* minated shortly after 3 a.m.| (LsH