CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 12 December 1939, Page 9

CARTERTON

ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS

LOYAL HEART OF OAK LODGE. ("Times-Age” Special.) The fortnightly meeting of Loyal Heart of Oak Lodge was held last evening. There was a good attendance of Odd Fellows, including many from Masterton, and P.G. Bro R. Farrow, of Loyal Eketahuna Lodge. P.G. Bro C. E. White presided, and extended a hearty welcome to the visitors, which was responded to by Bro Reynolds N.G. of Loyal Masterton Lodge, and P.G. Bro R. Farrow. The season’s greetings were extended to members from Loyal Unity Lodge (Featherston), and from Loyal l ' Combination Lodge (Johnsonville). The secretary was instructed to acknowledge the greetings. It was resolved to thank Loyal Com-

bination Lodge for an invitation to b( present at their Christmas social anc dance on Saturday next, and to advise the lodge that if possible the loca lodge would be represented. The District Secretary wrote stating that the District G. M. and his officer: would officially visit Loyal Heart oi Oak Lodge early in the New Year. Accounts amounting to £l4B 9s 7d were passed for payment, including sick pay, £l5 3s 4d. It waS resolved that the secretary forward season’s greetings to the Wairarapa lodges and other sections of the Order. It was resolved that on account, of lodge night falling on Christmas night, the next meeting be held on January 8. and that the secretary have power to advance sick pay. An invitation was received from Loyal Masterton Lodge to be present at their meeting on Monday night next. It was resolved to accept the invitation. Bros Tankersley and Bruce submitted a report of the proceedings of the Friendly Societies’ Council, and were accorded a vote of thanks. The installation of officers was performed by P.G.’s Bros R. Farrow and R. Baikie, the installing master being Bro Farrow, who carried cut his duties in a very efficient manner. The newly installed officers returned thanks and were accorded lodge honours. It was resolved to contest the next examination for the ritual shield. Before closing the business of the lodge the Noble Grand, Bro C. C. Deller said that as this would be the last meeting before, the festive season, he wished those present a merry Christmas, and a happy new year. Supper was then partaken of.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS TREE. Despite the very inclement weather conditions last evening there was a very large attendance of children, parents and friends, in the Parkvale Hall last evening when the annual Christmas Tree gathering for the children was held. Games, competitions and dances were entered into by young and old alike, and a very happy time was spent. There was a beautifully decorated Christmas tree laden with presents, and great excitement was caused when Father Christmas arrived to distribute the gifts to the children. During the evening songs were contributed by Miss S. Rayner, Miss L. Rayner and a trio by Misses G. Adlam, P. Jensen and B. James. The children of the Institute rendered two Dutch songs. The items were well given, and warmly applauded. A musical parcel competition was won by Miss Norma Gallon. A lucky spot waltz went to Mrs Ross Gallon, and Miss Norma Gallon and a children’s Monte Carlo was won by Miss June Williams and Master Mervyn Renall. A dainty supper was provided by the ladies' committee of the Institute. The singing of the National Anthem brought to a close at midnight one of the happiest gatherings held at Parkvale for a long time.