ORANGE DINNER.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2482, 21 March 1882, Page 3

ORANGE DINNER.

A gathering of the brethren of No. 3 L.0.L., and several of the member* of the order, took place last evening at the Orange Hall, Worcester street, for the purpose of presenting a testimonial to Bro. D. H. Christie, P.K.W.M. of the No. 3 Orange Lodge, on the occasion of bis departure to represent the various Orange Lodges of New Zealand at the forthcoming triennial conference shortly to be held in London. Bro. W. Prudhoe, W.M., occupied the chair, the vice chair being taken by Bro. T. Stapleton, eenr. There was a good attendance, about eighty brethren sitting down to dinner. The usual loyal and patriotic toasts were duly given and honored, followed by “The glorious, pious, and immortal memory of King William,” “ The Bari of Enniskillen,” “ Bro. W. Johnston, of Ballykilbeg,” “ The Prentice Boys of Derry,” &z. —The Worshipful Master, Bro. W. Prudhoe, then rose, and said Brother Christie, I suppose you remember that at the last meeting of the Grand Lodge it was agreed to present you with a testimonial in acknowledgment of the manner in which you have promoted the business of the Grand Lodge. I have taken upon myself to get the presentation illuminated, with your photograph duly placed in the centre, and as r. work of art I believe it would be impossible to be excelled in any part of the world, and trust it will be kept by you for many years, and handed down from generation to generation as a heirloom. The W.M. concluded by expressing the heartfelt hope that Bro Christie would be preserved in safety on his homeward voyage, and also on his way out again, and, on behalf of the Middle Island Orange Lodges, hoped ho would live long to look upon this memento of their esteem and regard they now presented him with. [Cheers ] Bro. Christie, in returning thanks, said he felt flattered at this token of their esteem, and yet humbled, because he did not see what he had done to deserve such a magnificent gift. He hoped his sons would hand it down and try to gain similar honours. He felt that, instead of going home, he was leaving home ; but, whilst in England, if he could learn anything for their benefit he won’d try and bring it back to them. He felt it hard to say farewell, for perhaps they would not all meet again. He trusted that as Orangemen they would try and pull together, being charitable, and doing tho best for themselves and tho world at large, handing down the charge committed to them unspotted and unsullied, practising straight dealing and exercising brotherly love. Thus the world would s-e they wanted to trample down no party, but cay, “ That in your side and this is ours ; there is the division, and we will neither oppress you nor take undue advantage.” He hoped in the procession on Hester Monday each Orangeman would strive and act as though he was grand master, and responsible for the conduct cf the whole order. If in the past he had not pleased all, he had acted as he thought right. He thanked them all for the handaome gift of the evening, and he should tell them in England what the order was doing in New Zealand. [Cheer*.] Several iiccllent songs were sung, and the company separated at a late hour, afier spending an enjoyable evening.