FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 197, 21 August 1929, Page 19

FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.

ALL ORDERS ACTIVE.

STRONG JUVENILE PROGRESS.

MANY SOCIAL FUNCTIONS AND

ANNIVERSARIES

The Loyal Dominion Lodge M.U.1.0.0.1'. met last Tuesday evening. There was a large attendance of members, also visitors from Ponsonby Ranfurly, Good Intent, Manukau, and Lynndale Lodges. The N.G. Bro. Payne welcomed the visitors and hoped their stay would be enjoyable. During the evening five new candidates were initiated and received the honours of the Order. Following the initiation ceremony, P.D.G.M. Bro. Hawkins, from Loyal Manukau, gave the new members a little advice and information about* the Order. The number of initiations lately speaks well for the popularity of the Dominion's meetings. Our secretary, P.G.- Bro. Taylor, and Sister Taylor, are at present on holidays on the West Coast. The Lodge hopes they are enjoying their stay. The actingsecretary, P.G. Bro. Bellam, mentioned that we are shortly to lose Bro. Norman, one of the silent workers of Dominion, who is leaving for Hamilton. While it is a gain for the Hamilton Lodge, we hope to have him with us again before long, as we understand he is not leaving Auckland permanently. It was resolved to place on record appreciation of Bro. Norman's services to the lodge. At the conclusion of the business the floor was cleared for dancing, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. A delightful supper was handed round, and then dancing continued again until a late hour.

The Independent Order of Rechabites have been experiencing a very busy time during the present month, and many interesting meetings have been held. On the Bth inst., the Hope of Otahuhu Tent lield their quarterly meeting, at which a visit was received from Bro. C. Simori, D.C.R., and members of the district executive. On behalf of the tent, Bro'. A. Sinclair, acting C.R., welcomed the official guests, and a very fine meeting eventuated. One new candidate received initiation and another was proposed, whilst the juveniles at their last meeting initiated three more new members. The senior tent membership now stands at 48 and "the juvenile at 139. During the quarter £23 10/ was paid out in sick pay. The tent was congratulated by the district officers on its continued progress. A membership challenge was received from the Hope of Lynndale Tent for the best membership at the close of the year. At the present time each tent has the same number on the roll.

The following Wednesday the district officers journeyed to New Lynn to visit the Hope of Lynndale'Tent, and were accorded the honours of the order from the members under the guidance of the C.R., Bro. H. Thompson. Four new memi bers received initiation, and there are more to follow. The membership is steadily increasing, and the juvenile tent now contains over 00 members, whilst there are 46 more in the recently-opened Avon Tent (juveniles), which is at present under the supervision of the Hope of Lynndale Tent. A social and euchre party is to be held by the tent in the hall on September 2. Return games of indoor bowls havo been played and much enjoyed, with the local Oddfellows Lodge. The membership challenge to Otahuhu was accepted, and a spirit of friendly rivalry thus The district officers, who have been visiting the various tents are: Bro. E. Simon, D.C.R.; Bro. R. Brodie, P.D.C.R.; Bro. D. Bodley, D.S.; Bro. A. Jenkin, D.T.; Bio. L. Francis, D.G.; Bro. Wilson, D.S.J.T.; the executive members, Bros. G. Day, H. Campling and A. Sinclair. The value of the juvenile work was particularty stressed during these visits, and much encouragement given to the superintendents and workers among the girls and boys, special mention being made of the increasing number of transfers from the juvenile to senior branches At the close of each meeting some good games of indoor bowls were played between the visiting officers and the local members.

No. 1 Royal Arch Chapter of Auckland U.A.O.D. held its monthly meeting in Newmarket lodge room on Thursday, August 8. The chapter was opened in due form at 7.45 p.m. by the Royal Arch Druid, Bro. G. McCowatt. As this night was set apart for harmony, the •routine business was promptly attended to A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Vice-Grand President, Bro. G. Lethaby. Bro. J. W. Mitchell, D.P., No. 6 District, and Bro. B. Smith, D.P., of No. 23 District, for their attendance. The chapter closed at 8.30 p.m. and members of the simple chapter were admitted. The Royal Arch Druid welcomed about 40 members to the function and assured them 1 of a very pleasant evening. The usual toasts _ were honoured and responded to, mingled with items from a much-appreciated piogramme. • Bro. G. Lethaby responded to the toast of the Grand Lodge, very ably proposed by Bro. Wells, P.A. In paying a tribute to the enthusiasm displayed by members of the chapter, Bio. Lethaby said that the vast amount of gpod'that the simple chapter of instruction had. accomplished was in in the lodges affiliated with the chapter and he wished the chapter contimied success. The talent displayed by the artists was much appreciated and thos present expressed their gratitude by endorsing a remark that a similar function be held at an early date. The artist* were: Brothers Page, Mackay, Otto, Crew, Weir, McCowatt, Wells, King and Hickson. Special thanks is due to B . Weir for his efficient services at the piano. A very peasant and e^ing evening closed with "Auld Lang Syne. * *

The Auckland City Tramways Club held a pleasant social and games evenin" on Tuesday last in the Epsom club Sms. The guests of the evening were the officers and members of the Li t. of Manukau Lodge, U.A.O.D. Intel est in- frames of billiards, snooker, cauls and draughts were played between the two societies. The club having the advantage of playing at me l :>r , C ? ffame s successful, although many of the games were closely contested. The vlslto s= Ztve welcomed by Bro. Pace, while the A D Bro. Price expressed the thanks of his lodce for the evening s enjoyment and said he hoped that it would be the forerunner of many such evenings. S is no doubt that the inter-society visitsdo much to foster the true spirit of the 'Friendly Society movement and it is pleasing to note the growth of the ■tendency in this respect Refreshments and cigarettes- were served out dunug £ evening, which proved most successiul. : '

Court Pride of Ellerslie A.O.F. had a very enjoyable time at their last meeting, when they had the pleasure of entertaining the members of Star of Ellerslie Lodge, 1.0.0. F., and Court Star of the South, A.O.F. (Otahuhu). On behalf of the Ellerslie Foresters, Bro. Trebilcock extended a hearty welcome to the visitors, who were soon made to feel at home. The time passed all too quickly, with games of indoor bowls, cards and table tennis. Before dispersing Bro. Christmas, N.G., of the Oddfellows, expressed the appreciation of the visitoij for ths splendid time tfcsy had had, and invited the Court Pride of Ellerslie to visit his lodge room at an early date. The court is celebrating its ninth anniversary in September with a grand social and dance.

The Star of Eden Lodge No. 54, 1.0.0. F., held their usual meeting 011 Monday week, when the N.G., on behalf of the lodge, welcomed the Noble Grand and a large contingent of members of the Epsom Lodge, 1.0.0. F. The visitors had made the journey over to play for the Bowling Cup, presented by Bro. F. V. Hoffman. The business of the lodge was' quickly transacted, after which the floor was prepared for the great bowling contest. This proved very enjoyable, the visitors finally triumphing over their opponents. P.G.M. Bro. P. C. Gray presented the Cup to Bro. Mulholland of the winning team, who, with a few humorous remarks, accepted the trophy and handed it 011 to "'Scotty," the winning skip. It is understood that this trophy is to be well insured and then locked away in the Epsom strong room owing to its great value (?)

The Light of Manukau Lodge, U.A.0.D., met on Wednesday last in the lodge room, Onehunga, the A.D. Bro. Rice presiding over a fair attendance of members. . A visit was received from the District President Bro. Smith, who was accompanied by P.A. Bro. Wells, of the Star of Otahnhu Lodge. A report was given of the visit to the Tramways Club and the secretary" instructed to write a letter of thanks and appreciation to Bro. Farrelley, secretary of the club. The lodge decided to issue a challenge to Otahuhu- for the rose bowl, while the question of a ritual challenge was held over for one month. After some discussion it was decided to invite the Pioneer Juvenile Lodge to the meeting on September 11. The seniors will meet first at 7.30, while standing orders will be suspended as near to eight o'clock as possible, when the boys will be admitted and entertained. This will be the first occasion On which the Juvenile Lodge has visited the parent lodge. At the conclusion of the business, the members enjoyed a social hour with light refreshments.

The Loyal Tauranga Lodge, M.U., 1.0.0. F., held their fortnightly meeting on Friday evening last in the Coronation Hall. At the close of the ordinary business, the local Court of Foresters, with their friends, were entertained to a "500" tournament and dance. Mrs. C. Mabey won the ladies' prize and Bro. G. Ollard, P.G., the gentleman's, each with a score of over 3000 points. After supper Bro. R. Forshaw provided some excellent music for dancing, while Miss T. Durand obliged with some extras. The duties of M.C. were admirably carried out by Bro. H. Mills. . A very enjoyable evening was brought to a successful close about midnight.