MANCHESTER UNITY

Evening Star, Issue 19785, 8 February 1928, Page 12

MANCHESTER UNITY

* The first official visit between North Otago and city lodges took place at Kakanui on Saturday night. Over seventy-five visitors were present, representing Loyal Ngapara, Oaniarn, ’Palmerston, Centenary, Valley, Caversham, Prince of Wales, Albion, Hand and’ Heart, and Kaiapoi (Canterbury) Lodges. There was also a large attendance of local members. N.G. Bro. M'Donald was in the chair, and on behalf of the Loyal Bond of _ Friendship Lodge extended to the visitors a hearty welcome. The attendance that night constituted a record in the history of the lodge. He then requested the Pro. (i. Master and .Deputy P.G. Master to act as his supporters. P.P.G. Masters were similarly honored by being appointed as supporters to the viceGrand and Grand Master. One candidate was initiated. The district officers complimented the lodge upon the excellent rendering of the charges. r J he Prov. Grand Master, Bro. P. W. Stabb, paid a tribute to the special work that the Kakanui brethren were doing, ft was n scattered district, hut nevertheless they had a membership of over seventy members. This in itself spoke volumes for the vigilance displayed. Every young man eligible had been approached, and at the present time they had cleared up the district for miles round. Bro. Stabb especially mentioned two -very • old members —Bro. Burns, who was' made a member on Hie opening night fifty-six years ago, and Bro. SoTithgate, who joined a few months later. The Pro. G. Master concluded an interesting address by stating that every lodge in the Otago district had responded in respect to the f,U)O new members campaign. He appealed to all present to do their share and assist in achieving the goal. It was a labor ol love in the cause of humanity, and the accomplishment of this effort would reflect the greatest credit upon the members. Deputy Fro. 0. Master, Bro. \\. J. Johnston, eulogised the officers for the way that they had conducted the meeting. The business had been put through in a most satisfactory manner, and showed that the young officers were taking a very keen interest in the lodge.

The visitors’ toast was responded to by tbe representatives of the various lodges present, P.P.G.M. Bro. Knight (Loyal Tuapeka Pioneer) receiving a special ovation, he having completed his fifty-one years as an Oddfellow. At the close of the meeting a most enjoyable smoke concert was held. The following toasts were duly honored:— “The King,” “Band of Friendship Lodge,” “ The Visitors,” “ Local Industries,” and “ The Aged Members.” Bro. P. E. S. Newson, who had proposed over 100 members, was also honored. The Prov. G. Master, before the close of the meeting, expressed on behalf of the, visitors the pleasure that it had given them to be present, and thanked the local brothers for the excellent arrangements.

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