THE ODDFELLOWS BANQUET.

Temuka Leader, Issue 904, 14 January 1882, Page 3

THE ODDFELLOWS BANQUET.

A banquet was held by the members of the Loyal Alexandrovna Lodge, 1.0.0.3?., on Wednesday evening last after the installation of officers, Brother E. Smith, the newly elected N.G., occupied the chair and Brother R, White V G- the yicechair, and there were about 30 of the members present. Bro, J. M. Ollivier, the genial host of the Temuka Hotel catered, and the manner in which the tables were laid, as well as the quality of the viands, Showed that neither pains nor expense were spared in getting up the banquet, After ample justice had been done to the abundant supply of eatables, the usual Joyal and patriotic toasts were duly honored-

Brov N, C. Nicholas proposed the health pf the Independent Order of Oddfellows pf New Zealand, and all kindred sockies. Bro, J, Davis, J.P.G., responded, and expressed a hope that the members of the lodge would give all the assistance in their power to their officers ip the forking of the lodge He also stated that men in high stations of life were Oddfellows, such as the President Garfield of America, and referred to a letter recently sent by the lodge to Mrs Garfield, expressing condolence with her in her bereavement.

The Chairman proposed ‘‘ The Army, Navy, and Volunteers,” coupled with the pameof Bro. White,V.G., ■vyhioh Tyasdyank with musical honors.

Bro. White in response thanked the for the cordial manner in which the toast of his health wap received, and expressed his satisfaction at seeing many pf his brother Volunteers holding office in the lodge. Before sitting down, he would proposed the toast of “The Retiring Officers,” coupled with the name pf Bro. Dunford, J.P.G.

The toast having been duly honored, Bro. Dunford thanked the members for having drank his health, and hoped that success would crown their ■ efforts in future. He then proposed the health of the D.D.G.M., Bro. Wallis, and in doing so said that the thanks of the lodge were due to Bro B, Wallis for the readiness with which he always did anything in his power for their good, The toast was drank with pulhusiasui.

Bro. Wallis thanked them for their kindness in drinking his health so cordially, He would always be ready to do anything in his power for the good of the Order, and it was a pleasure to him to pome to Temuka to be present on an occasion like this. He wished them success. '

Bro. J, Davis, J.P.G., proposed the health of the secretary, Bro, Uprichard. He was sure the toast would be drank enthusiastically, as the success which the lodge had attained was due in a great measure to. the untiring zeal of their secretary. He hoped he would long continue to fill the office to which he had elected for the sixth time that night. The toast was drank with musical honors. Bro. Uprichard thanked them for the kindness which they had always shown him. and said that what he had done in the past was only his duty. He hoped he would always deserve their good opinion, and would do bis best for the good of the lodge. He referred at some length to the position of the lodge when he took office. There wore 60 members, but owing to, the lodge not having a doctor in connection, with it, some 14 or 15, members left when they received benefits. This caused the lod co get into, financial difficulties, but since then he was, happy to. say that the members who remained stuck well together, and it was to this the success of the, lodge was due.

Bro. Dunford- proposed the health of the treasurer, Bro Whitehead:, and also, the health of Bro. James Blyth. S;P.G.

The toast was drank with, musical honors, and Bros. Whitehead and Blyth responded in suitable terms. Bro. Uprichard proposed the health ofBro. J. M. OHivier, which was drank to the tune of “ He’s a jolly good fellow.” Bro. Ollivier thanked them, and expressed good wishes for the future success of the lodge.

Bro. Blyth proposed the health of ijewly elected officers.

Bros. E. Smith, N.G., and R. Smith | briefly responded. j Several songs were sung by Bros. Ollivier, Tombs, Nicholas, Dunford, Pyle, Wallis and White, and after a most enjoyable evening was spent, the meeting terminated during the small hours of morning with the singing of “ Auld Lang Syne.”