THE SONS OF ULSTER, LOYAL ORANGE LODGE.
The above lodge celebrated the 12th of July by a supper in the Victoria Hall, last evening. The Lodge was opened at 7.30 p.m., and closed shortly befoie 8, when between thirty and forty sat down. The Hall was tastefully decorated with flags and evergreens, and the supper, which had been prepared by Bro. Gwynne, was all that could be desired, and done ample justice to. The chair was occupied by Bro. Knox, D.G.H. of the North Island, and W.M. of No. 9, and the vice chair by D.M Bio. Purvis. Tho usual loyal toasts Jwere given and enthusiautically received. The Chairman read telegrams from Auckland, Thames, Pukekohe, and Cambridge, greeting and congratulating the Lodge and the Order on the 190 th anniversary. "The Glorious, Pious, and Immortal Memory of King William Prince of Orange," was then drunk in solemu silence. The Chairman gave "The Earl of Enniskillen, Grand Master of the World," which was received with Kentish fire. The Vice-Chairman gave "The Grand Master of the North Island, Bro. Barton. " The toast was drank with musical honors, and responded to on his behalf by Bro. Kuox, Deputy Grand Master. "The Army, Navy, and Volunteers," coupled with the name of Captain Dawson, was proposed by Bro. Gwynne in a neat speech, and responded to by Captain Dawson on behalf of the Army, and Trooper Ellison for the Volunteers. Bro. Ellison proposed "No. 21, the Sister Lodge in Cambridge ;" received with Kentish fire. Bro. Connor, of No. 21, thanked the Lodge for the kind way in which the toast had been drunk, and asked the visitors to drink "The Health of No. 9." The Vice-Chairman gave "Bro. Wm. Johnson, of Bally kilbeg, " which was drank with musical honors. The following toasts were duly proposed find responded to: — "Orangemen, all round the world," " Oraugemen's Wives and Bairns," "Our Host and Hostess, " after which several songs were sung, and the company separated well pleased with their evening's enjoyment.
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Waikato Times, Volume XV, Issue 1254, 13 July 1880, Page 2
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332THE SONS OF ULSTER, LOYAL ORANGE LODGE. Waikato Times, Volume XV, Issue 1254, 13 July 1880, Page 2
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