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WOODSIDE.
[From a Correspondent.]
On Tuesday, October 27th, the above thriving township presented a very gay appearance.it being the anniversary of the Loyal Onkaparinga Lodge of Oddfellows, M.TJ. According to arrangement the - members met in the lodge-room, at 12 o'clock, and preceded from thence in procession to Charls . ton, dressedin regalia costume ; banners flying, accom- panied by Paltridge's celebrated Mount Barker brass .' band. On arriving at that pretty and flourishing
village, the members proceeded to the Primitive Methodist Chapel, where the Rev. Mi*. Standrin awaited them, and delivered an impressive address. On its conclusion the procession reformed to return to Woodside, but on its way the spirits of many were damped, for it unfortunately happened (though fortunate to the farmers and district generally) that -the clouds became overcast, and amid thunder and lightning a torrent of rain descended. Nothing daunted, however, they continued steadily on, know- ing well that on their arrival a good dinner awaited them, and that Host Perk, with his usual hospitality and kindness, would supply their wants. Nor were they' disappointed. The dinner far surpassed any- thing-that had-taken-place in Woodside, both for quantity and quality j the wines also ware excellent ; in fact, every arrangement deserved the greatest .praise, and every credit is due not only to HostFerk, bat also to Ms emily.
Between 70 and 80 brothers and friends sat down to dinner. The chair was occupied by brother John Hunter. The vice-chair was filled by G. M. Moore. After the usual loyal toasts, ace., had been proposed and drunk right loyally, the Chairman proposed " His Excellency the Governor." In doing so he men- tioned, that he was one of the most popular Governors we ever had; he was also a member of the order, and assisted all in his power for the publie good. Drunk with loud applause.
&.M.. Moore proposed " The South Australian Independent Order of Oddfellows, M.TT." In doing so, he dwelt on the advantages of the Order as a benefit society; yet few, in comparison, took advantage of it. The Order was advancing ; and as friends became better acquainted with the rules, ¿ce., &c, a greater number would enrol themselves under the
banner.
Song hy Brother Warren-"The Red, White, and
Blue.".
Drunk with Lodge honors. Respondedto byP.G. Dolphin.
P.G. Smith, of Flinders Lodge, Kaime, proposed " The Loyal Onkaparinga Lodge." He was glad to .jwe-Ļ_many.brothers and-friends, and hoped the
Lodge would continue to prosper. It had made great progress during the past year, aud no doubt the grand display made that day would still cause it
to increase.
- --Drunk with Lodge honors. Responded to by A.S. '-JBaruhy M.D., who, in doing so, gave a financial state "Tnent of the ninds, &c He felt satisfied that they would increase in members greatly before the next anniversary.
N.G. Lewis proposed " The District Oflicers,"
- A.S. Baruh, M.D., proposed " The Elective Oflicers
of the Lodge," and complimented them on their unremitting attention to the business of the Lodge.
Drunk with enthusiasm. Responded to by E.S.
Discombe.
P.S. Watts proposed " The Flinders Lodge." | Responded to by P.G.Burt.
. ' P.GL Johnson proposed " The Visiting Brothers and Friends." In doing so, he stated it gave him pleasure in proposing the toast ; the attendance of so many brothers and friends showed that we stood well in their estimation. The Lodge made a respectable appearance, which showed that they were not ashamed to be seen as Oddfellows. Having been the founder of Woodside, he felt proud at seeing it to- day. He had always taken a lively interest in its progress 5 but he was sorry to say that injurious reports had spread abroad, to the effect that he was doing much to injure it, which, he was sorry to say, was indulged in by some of the brothers., He would take this opportunity of saying that such reports were without foundation. He was too proud of being the founder of the township to do anything to its injury. There were matters out of doors w-iichhe had taken a lively interest in, which would soon be cleared up, and the public would then have an opportunity of judging whether it was not for the benefit of Woodside and the whole district.
Drunk with Lodge honors.
. Responded to by Mr. Bundy, who said he was torry Mr. Johnson had introduced matters which had no reference to the Order. He knew that a great deal of ill-feeling «listed, which he hoped would never «hter the'TJodge. There would soon he a meeting which would olear up matters referred to. He con- cluded by thanking the Lodge on behalf of the
visitors and friends.
Many other toasts, including "the Surgeons of the -.-jLodge/' "The Stewards," "The Chairman," and
?."Vice-chairman,*' intermixed with vocal ,and instru r" mental mùiie, closed the proceedings, which had con - ^tinned pleasantly till nearly midnight.