Late News.

Meetings.

Lodge Otago, 844, E.C.—At the January meeting of this Lodge there were present W.M. Brother the Rev. W. Ronaldson, the officers, and a fair number of members and visitors. The business of the evening was to "pass" Brother B. McGregor Wright, and this ceremony was performed in an efficient manner by the W.M., assisted by P.M. Brother Gordon (a Canterbury visitor). A motion relative to the bye-laws! was discussed and further adjourned. The Lodge closed at 10 p.m.

Lodge Hiram, 2008 E.C.—The ordinary monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday, the 25th ult., at St. Peter's Schoolroom, Caversham. In the unavoidable absence of the W.M. and S.W., P.M. Brother A. Westwood, and Brother S. W. Gibbs, both of Lodge Dunedin, 931, E.C., filled these offices. Brother Hunt, of 844, E.C., acted as I.G. Mr Joseph Anning Kirby having been elected a member of the Lodge, was initiatedted into the mysteries of the E. A. degree. The ceremony was ably performed by the acting W.M., assisted by P.M. Brother Peter-kin, who gave the working tools and final charges. After hearty good wishes had been given by the visitors, the Brethren separated in peace and harmony.

Lodge St. Patrick, 468,I.C.—The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Rattray Street Hall, Dunedin, on the 26th ultimo. W.M. Bro. C.E. Thomson presided, and there was a fair attendance of members and visitors. There being no particular business on, a number of matters pertaining to the lodge affairs were discussed at considerable length.