SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF THE LOYAL BLUE SPUR LODGE M.U I.O.O.F

Tuapeka Times, Volume II, Issue 64, 1 May 1869, Page 3

SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF THE LOYAL BLUE SPUR LODGE M.U 1.0.0 .F

(From our Own Correspondent.)

The Loyal Blue Spur Heart and Hand Lodge M.U.1.0.0.F. hold their second anniversary in the Schoolroom, on Thursday evening, 22nd ult. Tea was provided by the Lodge. The following ladies presided :—^Misses Wright, E. Forster, Dunn and Jeffrey. "The local bakers, Messrs. Mills and Son and Mr. S. Curreigh, furnished a plentiful and excellent supply of the creature comforts. The evening being fine, there was a large attendance — many being present from Lawrence and Waitahuna, and a more than, usual complement of ladies. Ample justice having been done to fche good things provided, and the tables having been cleared away, the public meeting was held, under the presidency of P.G. Richard Williams, who, on rising, said he did not intend making a speeoh, as he had a long programme, Although they had not made the same progress as the previous year, yet he was happy to congratulate them on their position, and that their Lodge had answered so well the end for which it was established. They had expended the last year a sum not far shgrt of £100 for the benefit of the sick. This told more than a long speech of the beneficial effects of Oddfellowship. He was happy to see such a good company, and had no doubt they would spend an enjoyable evening, lie would now call upon Mr. M'Lelland — a gentleman well known and much respected amongst us.

Mr. M'Lelland was happy in having an invitation to be present at their anniversary. He bore testimony to the great g»od done by such, societies as the one . whose anniversary wo were now celeibrating. The fact of £100 being spent during tlie year for the relief of the sick waa in itself sufficient to 3how the great good done by the Lodge. This large amount would go a long way if well economised ; and but for such relief he feared some worthy brother might be subsisting upon a hard cruat. He said that he knew of no place where Oddfellowship was so respectable as at the Blue Spur. The young men were indeed all that could be said of them ; but they were very odd, and he (the speaker) would be very glad to see thorn all made even ; but he saw no hope at present. However, they had his hearty sympathy, and hoped they would get well mated Borne day soon. , , Bro. John King was called upon for a song, and gave " Pulling hard against the stream." Bro. T. E. Morris followed by a recitation, "As we sailed on a cruise." N. G. Bro. Tranter, from the Waitahuna Lodge, gave a song, "The Ivy Green. Mr. Christie gave an excellent reading on. " Scotch Character and Speech." Bro. Marriott, whom we were glad to sec back again in this neighbourhood, gave a song, with accompaniment on the harmonium ; after which, Mr. M'Lelland gave a reading from " Old Humphrey," " How to Cure a Smokey Chimney." Song, "Let me kiss him for his mother," Bro. Kell. Recitation, " The Sailor's Apology for Bow-legs," the Chairman. Bro. Creswick gave a reading from the "Ligoldaby Legends." Bro. Varcoe gaya a song, which he sung so well he had to sing anothtr. Song, " Nolly was a lady," V.G. Bro. Black, Waitahuna Lodge. Bro. Trayes propose a vote of thanks to the ladies, for prasidilsg at the tables ; ■ alao, to those ladies who had honoured the Lodge with their company. This I motion was put from the chair, and, as it I ought to have been, carried by acclamation. This part of the evening's entertainment was brought to a close by the whole company singing the good old song, " Auld lang syne," Mr. M'Lelland leading. The room was now cleared for a dance, when those who liked this kind of amusement had an opportunity of "tripping it" to their entire satisfaction. This part of the company appeared to be so well pleased with one another that they did not separate until an early hour of the morning. Mr. Marriott presided at the harmonium. It is bat right to say that the arrangements, under the directions of the stewards, were complete.