The above Lodge was called to order at 4 p.nj, by the Provincial Grand Master, 6ro. Moore, who, in bis opening remarks, congratulated the Lodge on the continued prosperity of their order in this district, and in the great interest that was taken in the Provincial Grand Lodge meetings, as shown by the large and influential number of delegates who attended. The officers present were :—Pro. G.M. Bro. Moore, D.D.G.M. Bro Baker, P. 0.8. Bro McWilliams, and the follow ing Lodges were represented by the delegates named:— City of Norwich Lodge, Lyttelton— P.G. Bros. Owen, Carroll, Griffiths, Ockford and Grubb, Loyal Timaru Lodge, Timaru—P.G.’s Bros. Barns, Diamond, A. Mills, Grandi, and W. Marshall. . Hand and Heart Lodge, Pigeon Bay —Bro. ; E. Scott, Persoveronoe Lodge, Barry’s Bay— Bro. J. Wright. Good Intent Lodge, Akaroa—Bros. H. Burke and W. Watkins. Hand of Friendship Lodge, Okain’s Bay—Bro. E. W. Harris. Hand of Friendship Lodge, Wsimate —Bro. W. Bailey. The minutes of the previous meeting held in Jnly last, were read. A large amount of correspondence was dealt with, and it was resolved— “ That a Committee be appointed to revise the district laws.” Resolved—“ That Bros. Whitfield, Watkins, Grandi, Diamond, Carroll, Griffiths and Barns with the District Officer be the revising committee.’’ The Government Actuary Valuation of the district was then read and con sidered, and the sound financial position of the several lodges was considered a source of great con gratulation, as it showed bow well the funds of the different Lodges were looked after by the officers to whom they were entrusted. It was also resolved that the Actuary, Mr Wiggins, of Timaru, be recom mended to do the work for the different Lodges of the North Canterbury Dis trict.
