Commercial Travellers' Lod Ge, No . 2795.

Commercial Travellers' Lodge , No . 2795 .

THE Commercial Travellers' Lodge , though only consecrated four years ago , has already proved its usefulness , and , by its membership of nearly 80 , clearly demonstrated the need for such a lodge among the fraternity . The W . M . for the year is Bro . Ben . J . Kench . On Saturday , 21 st November , the ladies' banquet was held

at the Hotel Cecil , and was well attended by the members and their friends . After the usual loyal toasts had been given and honoured , the I . P . M ., W . Bro . Thomas Elliott , proposed the toast of " The Commercial Travellers' Lodge , " mentioning that the to

lodge had contributed over ^ 115 the Masonic Charities . The W . M ., in replying , called attention to the fact that this lodge was the iirst to inaugurate a childrens' night , on the suggestion of the iirst Secretary , Bro . John Irwin , J . W ., which had been greatly appreciated in the past , not only by the

children , but also by the members themselves , and gave a warm invitation to friends to attend that gathering on December 19 th . The toast of " The Ladies and Visitors " was given by the Secretary , W . Bro . Herbert O . Budd , P . M ., and responded

to by Bro . F . M . Isaac for the ladies , and W . Bro . T . W . Irvine , P . M . South Africa , on behalf of the visitors . Selections of music were given during dinner by the Conius band , under the direction of Bro . W Knightsmith , interspersed with songs by Bros . Arthur Busby , Will Deller ,

and Miss Mabel DtifTus , Bro . D . J . Thomas being accompanist . A very successful evening was brought to a close by a dance in the Grand Hall .

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