DRUIDS’ LODGE

Hokitika Guardian, 7 June 1921, Page 4

DRUIDS’ LODGE

On Thursday, 2nd June, the Druids ■held their meeting in the Lodge Room, A.D. Bro. Hunter presiding over an attendance of 35 members. Three new members were initiated by P.G.P. Pro. J Tennant of the Star of the West Lodge. Visiting Officers and Brothers from the Star of the West, Seddoft and Brunner Lodges were present, the occasion being the installation of officers. After the. routine business was concluded the following officers were ably installed by D P Bro. Guy, assisted by P.D.P. Bro. Robinson:—A.D., Bro. J. Conning; J.P.A., Bro. D. Hunter; V.A., Bro. J. Richards; Secretary, P.A.P.S. Bro. .1. Fox; Treasurer, P.A. Bro. J. Lock; 1.G., Bro. Sampson; 0.G., P.A. Biro. It. Heenan;' A.D. Bards, Bros. Kelly and Spoor; M.S., P.A. Bro. F. Feddersen. During the evening a D.A. collar and diploma was presented to P.D.P. Bro. W. Robinson and a P.A. collar and diploma to P.A. Bro. E. Heenan. The A.D. called upon P.G.P. Bro. Tennant .to present the former and D.P. Bro. Guy the latter. The Lodge then closed, all Brothers adjourning to the Town Hull where a dainty repast was laid out. Several toasts were duly honoured, intermingled with song and story, the gathering concluding with Auld Lang Svne.

During the past eighteen months since Lodge Westland No. 89 Ims been fortunate enough to have a medical officer, the Druids Lodge has increased very rapidly, having trebled its membership during that period. At each change of officers there is keen competition and outside Brothers are fortunate in having their interests so ably attended to. Besides the benefits which are to be derived from being a member attlh present time, several new schemes are shortlv to lie brought forward by the Grand Lodge, one in particular which should appeal to many, namely a housing scheme whereby a brother can borrow a sum for building purposes on a table repayment system extending over 25 years.