MEETINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLII, Issue 216, 11 September 1911, Page 7

MEETINGS.

CHURCH CRICKET CLUBS. The annual meeting of the Auckland Churches' Cricket Association was lit'id on Thursday in the Y.M.C.A. social room. The president. (.Mr U. A. Buttle) occupied tne chair, ami the attendance was huge. The secretary's report went to snow lhat the past season had been a very satisfactory one, and the standard of cricket .high. The senior shield and cups were again won by the All Saints' cricket team. The senior B section caps went to the Wxcelsior team. Tlie junior section was again won by tne Devouport Presbyterian Ciub. The lolloping trophies were presented:—Senior batting, Air \\ r . l'omeroy t\V.Y.M.I.j;/ senior bowling, A.White (Y.M.C.A.); 15 senior batting, \v. Doughty (St. l'eter's); B senior bowling, S. Uartlett (Excelsior); junior batting and bowling, J. Howie tDevouport Presbyterian). The following oilicers were elected for ihe coming season:—Patron, Mr George l'owlds, if.P.; president, Mr K. L. Stewart; secretary, ilr O. McCowan; treasurer, Mr Jones; reporter, Mr C. li. Edmond, The financial side of the Association was reported to be very sound, the sum of £ l.'i being brought forward as a credit balance. Numerous teams were nominated, and everything points to a successful season. The next delegates' meeting is to be held on Thursday, i,September 2b.

ONEIIUNG A-MAXUR.AU CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. The annual meeting of the Onehuir.'ii Chamber of Commerce was held on Friday l n the Horough Council Chambers. There was a good attendance ot members, the annual report was read by the president (Mr John Howe), and adopted. Ihe report stated .that a very successful meeting had been held at Hamilton during the .vear, at which representatives from a large area had been present, to consider the atlvisabil.ly of connecting the Walkato with the MannI'jni by canal, anil alflo the Muniiltfui with the Waltemata. It was decided that the work ought to be done, and that it be left iu the hands of the Auckland Harbour Hoard to carry through. Mr. Clias. ltagley was fleeted president for the coming yeai, and Mr. C. A. Osborne hon. secretary and treasurer. It is hoped that the Chamber will be able to hold lis meetings In a w in the Carnegie library wneu the building is completed. The Chamber is holding ; v dinner this year In order to obtain added Interest In U* work. It is also intended to bring the Chamber under Ihe Unc as.,l- - Societies' Act," as this would make it a corporate body and give it a much better standing. AUCKLAND BROTHERHOOD. Tlie fourth annual meeting of the Auckland Brotherhood was held ou the evening of the 7th in the 'Social llall, North-stieet, Newton. The report showed steady wotk done during the year, visitation having bee made to homes of members, also to ihe Hospital, Mental Hospital, and Gaol. IrouJ the benevolent fund assistance lias been freely given to distressed brothers and fan - lies, railway and boat fares have been paid to enable men to go to work in narts of the country, goods and chattels Saving also at various times been redeemed from tho well-known "uncle" or moneylender, and regular employment found tor some and temporary jobs lor others. Durini? the vear by removals, lapses, and death 7ij members have gone off tho roll, against some 35 received into the .Society. A feature of the meeting was tlie ' forward Movement Scheme," with the object of coming Into line with the Brotherhood work in England and other countries, viz., by having a meeting for "men only" ou Sunday after' noons. "Wellington and Wauganul are successfully operating on these lines, and it was felt that Auckland ought to be given an opportunity to prove what can be done for men on a genuine Brotherhood basis, A resolution was unanimously carried—"That the Auckland Brotherhood re-model, secure a hall, and engage iu a forward movement." When this reorganisation is completed, the committee will take action at onco to tills end. The English National Council, which now represents about one million men, have under consideration an "over-seas campaign" for 1014, covering Canada, Afrieu, Australia, and New Zealand. The leaders of tlie movement suggest sending the Rev. F. B. Meyer, 8.A., and Mr William Ward to carry out the work round the world. The Evangelical Council of Australia will be pleased to accept the Rev. F. B. Meyer's services if opportunity serves. The officers of last year continue iu temporary olllee until, at a later date, new officers and committees will be elected. The thanks of the Brotherhood was tendered to the trustees of East-street llall for granting free use of their buildings for Pleasant Sunday Afternoon and Thursday night social gatherings.

Y.M.C.A. BOYS' DEPARTMENT. * Oil Friday evening about 200 parents and boys assembled in the boys' rooms to witness the annual display given by the junior gymnasium class. The group has been under Mr Alpe, and judging by tho display given, much care and patience must have been shown by their instructor during tlie past season. Tho lifth division cup and medals, which wcto won by the Y.M.C.A. A team, were presented by Mr Philip (chairman of the A.F.A.), who remarked on the record gained by the team, viz., games 13, won 12, lost 0, drew 1, goals scored—for 60, against 5, championship points 23. The niagniiicent group banner, presented by Mrs Smith for annual competition, was exhibited during tlie evening. Mr Tait's conjuring feats ■wore applauded. Mr G. Adair (boys' workdirector) and Mr Macfarlane (general sec, retary) briefly spoke on tie great help the boys' department was to tho boys of tlio city. Swimming, rambling, and cricket clnbs are being formed for the coming season. j.