MANCHESTER UNITY

Evening Star, Issue 19801, 27 February 1928, Page 14

MANCHESTER UNITY

At the fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Valley Lodge, M.D.1.0.0.F., held in the Albany Street Hall, there was a good attendance of members and visitors, the N.G. Bro. P. Young presiding. Two candidates were initiated. It was decided to donate one guinea to tho juvenile picnic prize funds. Bro. Young afterwards acted as auctioneer at a ‘‘Dutch unction,” at which various articles were sold, resulting in the sunt of £2 12s being realised. This was in aid of the Loyal United Juvenile Lodge, the N.G. formally handing over the sum to the permanent secretary of the latter lodge (Bro. W. Gifford), who returned thanks on behalf of the juveniles for the Valley members’ interest and practical assistance, stating that the money would be a valuable addition to the social funds of tiva Lo\al United Juvenile Lodge. The Loyal Queen of Otago meeting was well attended, N.G. Sister Gilmour in the chair. Correspondence included an invitation from the Loyal Cromwell Lodge tc attend the opening of the Upper Clutha Lodge, and from Loyal Dad on to an official visit on February "S A foil muster of officers and members was promised for the latter visit. Tho V.G., Sister Grimshaw, reported on a visit to tho Loyal Pride of Kaitangata Lodge, at wbicn members were hospitably entertained, it, was resolved to send fwo delegates to the annual district meeting at Roxburgh at Easter. A letter was received from the P.C.S. ro the initiation competition, and after discussion it was decided not, tr, enter for the city competition, but to compote in the Soiilh Otago district- contest. At the conclusion of the meeting the usual monthly dance was held. The Loval Princess Alary Lodge met in the - "Oddfellow’s Hall. Forbury corner, when there was a good muster of members, including visiting brethren. The N.G., Sister Watts, was in (he chair. An initiation ceremony was held, at which four new members were received into the lodge. Two propositions for membership were also received. The lodge adjourned for ■ •spinsters’ evening,” which was liii-jclv attended. It was announced that a “ hard-np dance” would he held night, aud invitations were cxI■ • n,l or! to, visiting members and sisters for this event. . At the fortnightly meeting of Loyal Dunedin Lodge, N.G. Bro. M'Coll was in the chair. Eight proposals for membership were received and three candidates duly initiated. Fraternal >'rcctin rr s acre extended to the new branch "of the order at Pembroke, and it was decided to make a grant of £>.) towards the funds of the new lodge. donatim of one guinea was also voted to the juvenile picnic fund. A successful euchre tournament was held. The prize winners being; ladies, Airs Scooncs, Airs Parker, and Aliss Riddell. . . . . r The value ot visits hy the cliiet officers of the order to the outlying lodges in tho Otago district has been emphasised hv "the success of the ptcsent, tour of the district executive. Several Central Otago _ lodges were visited, and very eiitlmsiastiry and inspiring inertings held. Visits veic made to the Loyal M iddlemareh. Nasehv, Vincent. Maniototo, and United Brothers Lodges. There was a large attendance of members at each meeting, the district, officers giving valuable instruction and expressing their appreciation of the good work done hv the country lodges. Many officers' living at great distances were making manv sacrifices for the order. Keen interest and enthusiasm has been evinced hy the country members, meetings being well conducted, and each lodge striving to contribute their full quota to tho new membership campaign. During tlm tour seven new members were initiated at Nascliy, five at Ranfurly, and two at Vincent. The tour will end at Pembroke, when the district executive, assisted by visitiim brethren, will open the new lodge, "Upper Clutha Lodge.” The tour is one of the most successful yet_ undertaken, resulting in increased interest in the M.U. in OtngcyCentral districts. Tho special official visit to tho Loyal Dalton Lodge at Balelutha promises to he a great success. Kaitangata, Port Alolvnoanx, and Milton Lodges will bo strongly represented, while a largo number of brethren purpose making the trip from the various city lodges by motor bus. Members desirous of going should iiimicdiatcly make arrangements to secure scats. Special preparations are being made by the local lodge, and a very large attendance is anticipated.