LOYAL ORANGE LODGE.

Kumara Times, Issue 1593, 4 November 1881, Page 2

LOYAL ORANGE LODGE.

The. Bible and Crown Loyal Orange Lodge of Kumara held their annual celebration last evening, by having a grand soiree in the Public Hall. At about nine o'clock from 50 to SO ladies and gentlemen sat down to a good repast, the R.W.M. Bro. Thos. Rice, presiding, and. Bro. John Caldwell, the secretary, acting as vice-chairman. After ample justice had been done to the good things provided, The R.W.M. Bro. Thos. Rice said he was glad to see so many visitors present. As an Orangeman he was always willing, notwithstanding that many supposed to the contrary, to hold out the hand of friendship to Protpstanb mihl Catholics alike, lie wished them all a hearty'welcome, and hoped they would er.joy themselves. A song by Bro*. I Sogers followed—■ "From every Hill arid Valley." Bio. Brown was also pleased to see so many visitors present. He exhorted iiiei-ilrers of the Order to maintain the religion gaineil by their forefathers, advocating peace and loyalty, and a readiness in heart always to lend assistance to the needy and oppressed. Song by the H.YV.M. Bro. Bice j "The flag that braved a thousand yerus." Recitation bv Bro. W. S. Hanna i "The Spanish Champion." A few remarks by Bro. Rogers followed j after which the Chuirman expressed his ihaidcs on behalf of himself and the members of the Order for the kind patronage of those present, and then announced that the tables would be removed and the rest of the evening spent in dancing. Whore tin-re were so many willing hands, the work of clearing away was very quickly accomplished, and danc-'