An anniversary soiree and concert wa» given in. connection with the Eoyal Orange Lodge last even iDg in the Choral Hall, the attendance being fairlyr numerous. Bro. R. H. Adams occupied the chair, and among the gentlemen on the platform with him were Bro. Noel, Grand Master of the Orange Insti tution, N.S.W.. and the Worßhipful Master, No.» P.A.F.S. After ample justice had been done to the. tea provided, the programme of tbe evening's amuse ment was proceeded with, in which addreises were given by the chairman, Bro. 1. A. D. Adams, and the Eevs. Fraser and Sharp, A number of longs, were capitally rendered by Mrs Todd, Misses Sutton, Miles, Henderson, Messrs Patterson, Todd, Gibson, Wilson, and Holland. A young performer, Mlbb A- Adams, played a pianoforte solo nicely, and Bro.. Graham gave a recitation. The singing of the National Anthem brought a pleasant evening to n. close. ~

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About 40 Past Arch Druids assembled at the Baldwin last night to open a new Boyal arch chapt» in connection with the order. Bro. M. Moss pra sided, and, in opening the lodge, stated that he1 opened the first officers' lodge of Druids in November 1882, and in April 6, 1883, opened the Eoyal arch chapter, installing as he did that evening a number of officers. He then called on the members present' to elect office-bearers for the ensuing year, when the following were elected:—Boyal Arch Druid, Bro. Haines (Ivanhoe lodge); H.V.iID., Bro. Kemard (Otngo Lodge); E.A. Secretary? Bro. A. Morrison (Hoyal Oak Lodge); E.A. Treasurer, Bro. B. Hogg (Knterpriso Lodge); 8.A.0., Bro. Murdoch (Good Intent Lodge); E.A.B.'a, Bros. Moore (Otago Lodge),and Harness (Linden Lodge); 8.A.V.8.5, Bros. Wright (Good Intent), and. Stewart (Enter prise). After the election the remaining Bros, re ceived their P.A. degrees. Bro. D.F. M. Moss pre sented framed certificates from the Grand Lodge of. Australia to the following P.D.P.'s :-Bn>3. N. Mots, T. Hutchison, A. Morrison, and B. J. Bryant. He also mentioned that he had received the certifi cate of the late Bro. G. Stokes.
