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TREFONEN.

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TREFONEN. THE OEDEK. OF DRUIDS- --knotbor Lodge in connection with the Oswestry and Mid-Wales Equalised District Order of Druids' Friendly Society was opened on Saturday, the 4th inst., when the amalgamation of the Trefonen Friendly Society" with the Order of Druids was completed. The meeting took place in the Schoolroom, Tre- fonen, and Mr E. Morgan Jones, Welshpool, the newly elected Grand Master of the Order, and District Secretary, presided over the opening of the new Lodge, which is named King Offa," and he was ably assisted by Mr Edward Jones, D.G.M. Llanymynecb; Mr Caradog Tudor, D.D.G.M, Penybontfawr Mr G. H. Ellison, P G.M., District Treasurer, Newtown; Mr R. H. Mason, P.G.M.; Mr Humphrey Jones, P.D.G.M., and Mr C. R. Blaud, P.N.G.A., Oswestry. Messrs Richard Jones, P.D.G.M, A. Palin. P.N.G.A, and W. C. Morris, P.N.G.A., Oswestry, also attended. At the close of the opening ceremony the initiation of the members took place, over thirty being transferred from the old Society, including Mr George Francis, treasurer, Mtssrs Matthew Jones and Owen Owen, trustees, and Mr M. Meredith, secretary, who took an active interest in the pro- ceedings. The initiation of the Rev D. Stephens, vicar, as an honorary member, followed, the address to the initiate, being read by Mr Ellison in an impressive manner. 11 The new honorary member then delivered an excellent address, in the course of which he said he felt it a great honour to become associated with the Lodge and Order. He also commended the wisdom and fore- sight displayed by the officers and members of the old Society in the action they had taken by becom- ing affiliated with such a large and wealthy district and order. Their district was a large one and it was quite evident that it was exceedingly well managed and he took that opportunity of congratulating the distiict secretary, whom he had known for about sixteen years, upon his eleva- tion to the chief office connected with their Order, that of Grand Master, and he felt sure that he would discharge the important duties devolving upon him with dignity and give every satisfaction to the whole of their Order (cheers).—Addresses were also delivered by the Grand Master, Messrs Ellison, Mason, Tudor, H. Jones an Bland ex- planatory of the objects of the Society and opera- tions of the district, which numbers 28 lodges, with over X16,000 in capital, and a roll of upwards of 3,000 members. There are also attached to the district 15 juvenile branches, with 515 members, and a capital of .£919 12s 3d.—The district officers and visitors were subsequently entertained to an excellent tea by the local Committee and previous to dispersing a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to them, not only for the repast, but for the admirable arrangements made in regard to the opening of the Lodge.

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