DISTRICT NEWS.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 7 June 1913, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

EVENTS IN SHANNTX

(Chronicled by Our Resident

presentatire)

U.A.0.1). Tlio half-yearly meeting oi tlx Shannon Lodge of Druids was liek on Thursday evening, when then was a good attendance of meinlters A.I). Hro. AY. Law presided. an< amongst those present were G.S Hro. Grant, !).]>. Bro. Ward. P A Hro. Knight anil Bro. McCarthy, from Foxton. and Hro. Pickard. I'roir Orona Lodge. The balance-sheet, duly audited Hro. •). H. Karghcr, stated thai the ! sick and funeral fund .showed an increase ol £'88 o.s Hd : the maiuigenient fund showed a balance of £W2 •">«: benevolent fund a balance 01 -Cl.') 19s 3d. The funds were securely invested, and all interest producing. G.S. Hro. Grant paid a tribute t(. the excellent work of the secretary. Hro. Gardener. The following officers were elected a'nd installed for tlio ensuing six months: J.P.A. Bro. \Y. Law, A.T). Hro. R. Tippler, V.A.I). Uro. Hutson. .secretary fro-elected) Bro. C. Tf. Gardiner, treasurer Bro. BilderIteck; T.G. Dro. C. Crowtber. ().(». Hro. TO. J. King. A.T). Bards Bros. Anderson and McLean. V.A. Bards Tiros. Downs and "Williams. M.S. Bro. J. Tilling. Tho Grand Secretary, Bro. Grant, made tlie following presentations: — P.S. collar to Bro. 0. H. Gardiner for valuable services; P.A. collar and diploma to Bro. King; gold medal to Bro. Wiggins, for ritual contest, donated by Bro. Cutler: gold modal to Jir.o. J. Tilling for getting most members during tho past six months, donated by Bro. Lind. Tho lo<lge was closed in duo form.

Mr Fargher has a very heavy winter stock of 'seasonable. goods on view at his drapery and clothing establishment. Tt includes seasonable goods in ladies' and gentlemen's clothing.''hoots and shoes.