ORANGERY.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVII, Issue 77, 1 December 1913, Page 7

ORANGERY.

OPENING OF LODGE STRATFORD.

The 27th November was a reel Tetter day to Orangemen in Stratford, when a large number of Orangemen from New Plymouth, Wanganui, Eltham and Hawera assembled at Stratford for the purpose of opening a Lodge of the Order, entitled Loyal Orange Lodge, Stratford (Sir Edward Carson No. 76).

The'Lodge was duly constituted at 8 p.m., when the following visiting brethren took their seats and duly proceeded to open the Lodge: Pro. Mayes, W.M. ; Bro. Vincent, D.M.; Rev. Bro. Liddle, chapldin; treasurer, Bro. Hooker sec.; Bro. Hodge, tyler. Several foundations were then affiliated by clearance, and a number of candidates were initiated into the Lodge.

The Right Worshipful Grand Master, of New Zealand, Bro. W. Hunter (Palmerston North), then took the chair, and in-a short address dedicated the Lodge in due form and then installed the officers for the ensuing term. The visitors, officers, and .members then retired to i harmony,, after partaking of an excellent supper kindly provided by. the ladies, i Tire following toasts were duly honored“ The King,-” “The Of and: Orange, Lodge of N.Z.” ; <Sir i Edward, Carsdm Lodge, No. Visitors,”a*TThe Ladies,” and 1 IPreseif * is f nt-a a