THE ORANGE INSTITUTION.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2652, 20 September 1881, Page 2

THE ORANGE INSTITUTION.

Lodge No. 13,

The usual monthly meeting of the brethren of the above took place last evening in the Sophia Street Hull, a number being in attendance. The W.M. occupied the chair, the remaining officers being fully represented. The Lodge having been called to order, was then opened with the customary solemnities, and three candidates were initiated into the first degree and introduced.

The W.M. (Mr J. M. Shepherd) said that bis occupancy of the principal chair of that Lodge would terminate with the conclusion of the business. It would be necessary to fill the vacancy that evening. He had no wish to dictate to the Lodge in the matter, but if his advice were asked he would strongly recommend that the Deputy Master Bro Goddard Jackson be appointed to the chair.

No other candidate for the office having been named, the proposition was put before the Lodge and carried nem con. The retiring W.M. duly inducted the officer elect, who thereupon took his seat.

The W.M. stated that a convocation of the Royal Arch Purple Chapter would shortly take place, the exact date of which would be duly announced by advertisement. He also intimated it was desirable that those who were eligible and wished to be raised to the

second degree should, communicate ; at once either with the W.M. or secretary. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the retiring W.M. for the valuable services rendered by him to the Lodge, many members expressing a wish that the Past. Master’s chair would seldom be vacant.

The concluding business having been disposed of, the Lodge was closed with the customary formalities.