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Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXX, Issue 5413, 19 April 1929, Page 2

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PAST GRANDS MEET. A meeting if t«e Thames Vauey Past Grands, M.U. Lodge, .was held in Paeroa on Wednesday evening, an i was presided over by the P esident, P.G. Bro. D. Currie, of Waikino. Consideration w*s given to Distal Conference Business. To encourage members in gaining new members to the Order a A ne set of regalia has been preented to the P.G.’s Lodge. The regalia will be won by the member of any M-U. Lodge in Waihi, Paeroa, Kerepeehi, Karangahake, Netherton, and Waikino, who introduce the greatest number of members over a given period. The sympathy of the lodge was extended to P.G. Bro. Alex. Campbell, w Waikino, on the death ol his father. The next meeting of. the Past Grand’s' Lodge will be held in Paeroa in July. PRESENTATION. A function of. more than passing, interest took place at the last meeting of Loyal Jubilee Lodge, M.U. Following the usual meeting the floor was cleared, andi an enjoyable social evening was. spent. Visitors were present from Loyal Jubilee Lodge, Loyal Thames Lodge, and Loyal Netherton Lodge. During the evening the presentation of a travelling rug was made by the Kerepeehi Lodge to P.G. Bro. Chas, stombridge and a charming bouquet to Mrs Stejmbridge. Ero. Stembridge acted as foster father to the Kerepeehi Lodge, and travelled)- regularly to meetings, instructing the new officers, a.nd being instrumental in placing Loyal Kerepeehi ofi its feet.* B/o. StembrldgQ siuitably replied. A dainty supper was served by the sisters of the lodges;