FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 135, 9 June 1932, Page 21

FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.

DISPENSARY'S QUARTERLY MEETING. PRESENTATIONS AND ELECTIONS. ACTIVITIES OF THE ORDERS. The quarterly meeting of the general committee of the Auckland United Friendly Societies' Dispensary was held at the dispensary, with a fair attendance of delegates.

Tile report of the board of management was read and adopted. It showed that the work of the dispensary was still giving great satisfaction to the members and general public, whilst testimonials from lodge delegates conlinned that the work of the staff -,vas being highly appreciated.

The present economic stress was still reflected in the finance and membership records, and the number of prescriptions dispensed showed an increase over the same quarter in 1031. It was satisfactory to record, however, that the dispensary reserves had not yet been encroached upon. The report presented showed the membership total at the end of the quarter as ;> 159, made up of 4350 male members, 228 widows, 449 sisters and 123 juveniles. Compared with 1931, at the same period, a small decrease of 297 was shown. The prescriptions dispensed at Newton were 5477 in number, and at Dominion Road, 1001, an increase of 98 and 128 respectively. The committee confirmed the payment of the dividend adopted at the annual meeting in February and lodges with capital invested would, benefit to the [extent of some £207. j A very pleasant feature of the [evening was the presentation to the immediate past vice-president of the dispensary, Bro. F. Flanagan. The president, Bro. H. A. T. White, in making the presentation to Bro. Flanagan of a leather case, stated that it was a very pleasant duty to recognise, in a tangible form, the sterling worth of the recipient to the institution, and to acknowledge the splendid record of service over a number of years, and culminating in the position of past-president. Bro. Flanagan, who was greeted with applause, suitably acknowledged the presentation, and stated that his services would be at the disposal of the dispensary as long as they were required. The Loyal Papatoetoe Lodge, M.U., 1.0.0. F., held its usual fortnightly meeting on May 24, Bro. F. W. Closey, N.G , presiding over a fair attendance. One new member was initiated and welcomed into the Order by Bro. N. Macauley, L.M., It being quarter night, the election of officers for the ensuing six months was held, and resulted as follows: —N.G., Sister M. Haddock, returned unopposed; V.G., Sister M. Leach, unopposed; E.S., Bro. N. Haddock. Bro. V. Mackenzie was appointed Warden, and Bro. A. MeQuoid Guardian. During the last month a very successful liard-up social was held, a "largo number of member.} and friends attending in a variety of liard-up costumes. Dancing, competitions and supper made it one of the most enjoyable socials this lodge has held.

A very pleasant evening was spent at the fortnightly meeting of the Mizpan. Rebekah Lodge, No. 18, 1.0.0. F. After the business had been dealt with by the N.G., Sister Rhodes, a social evening 111 the form of a "sing, say or 3d pay" was held. Many amusing and entertaining items were forthcoming from both sisters and brothers. Keen interest was shown in a competition, given by Sister Cora Kelly, Sister V. Cole, J.P.G., winning first prize and Sister J. Gear P.G., second prize. The evening was brought to a happy close with the serving of supper by Sister Howes, P.G., and her willing band of workers.

The Endeavour Lodge, LO.G.T., met 011 Wednesday evening in the Unity Hall lodge room, Bro. K. Carlaw, 0.T., presiding over a very fair attendance. After the lodge had been opened with due ceremony, and the essential business transacted, the lodge was thrown open to receive visitors, and a party from the Dominion Road Methodist Girls under the leadership of Miss Ratcliffe, entered. These were warmly welcomed by the G.R., after which they proceeded to give a splendid programme of marching, folk dancing, vocal solos and duets, elocutionary items and part songs. The whole entertainment was of an tionally high standard, and fully descne l the generous applause bestowed on each item. Bro. Moore, D.D., and Bro Barne expressed the thanks of the Goo lars for the very enjoyable evening they had spent. Supper, served by the social committee, brought a most succeasfu night to a close. The Light of Manukau Lodge, U A.0.D., had a large attendance at their meeting on Wednesday evening, when the installation of officers for the new term was carried out. An official \isi was received from the district president, Bro. Hunt, whilst Bro. Pollock, P.D.1., of Roskill Lodge, was also in attendance. The members learned with regret of the death of an old and respected member of the Older, Bro. Bob Blair, of Ponsonby Lodge. A motion of sympathy with the bereaved family was passed. The installation ceremony passed off very well indeed, great credit being due to 'the D.P. for his good performance. The retiring P.A.D., Bro. Robinson, received a surprise by being duly initiated by a team of Past Arches, into the P.A.'s degree, the D.P. taking the chief office. A vote of thanks was passed to Bro. Black for the useful work lie has accomplished, for the lodge. The new officers are as follow: A.D., Bro. Had win; V.A., Bro. Hines; 1.G., Bro. Dickenson; 0.G., Bro. Kobinson; A.D.B.'s., Bros. McDermott and Webb; V.A.B.'s., Bros. Talladay and Timms; organist, Bro. Stone; reporter, Bro. McKay; librarian, Bro. Baker; auditor, Bro. Thursby. The Young Endeavour Temple, LO.G.T., held their weekly meeting on Wednesday evening, a good attendance being recorded. One new member was initiated, the youthful officers performing their duties well. The of the evening was quickly dealt with,

after which, assisted by a number of visiting adults, a mock court was held. The charges caused much amusement and all the children seemed to enjoy themselves. This Temple is again miking progress after a severe set back caused by the changing of lodge rooms, but with the assistance of a keen set of officers, the adult superintendent, Sister Hodgkinson, and her assistant, Bro. Carlaw, are looking forward to a real good time.

The Myrtle Rebekah Lodge, No. 4. 1.0.0. F., held its usual meeting in the Pitt Street Hall on Thursday last. The routine business was ably dealt with by the N.G., Sister Rogers. The members again show promise of another busy term by increasing the membership of this fine lodge, a start being made by initiating two candidates into the mysteries of the Rebekah degree. A very impressive rendering of the ritual work of this degree was given, comment being made by the visitors on the good work accomplished. Fraternal greetings were received and reciprocated from a number of representatives of sister lodges. At the close of the meeting a dainty supper was much enjoyed by all. The Enterprise Lodge, No. 80, 1.0. G.T., met on Thursday evening in the

Methodist school room, Onehunga, Bro. Chadclerton, C.T., presiding. Arrangements were discussed for the anniversary celebrations and for a church parade at Penrose. Three members were reported sick, but all progressing. Several matters relating to the good of the Order were referred to the Grand Lodge executive. When the business had been completed, the meeting was handed over to the secretary, Sis. Cant, who was responsible for the programme. Several games and competitions were enjoyed, the prize winners being Sisters Wentworth and SI. Ghadderton, and Bros. Jamieson and A. Ghadderton. The serving of supper brought another pleasant night to a close.

There was a large attendance of members of the Faeroa. Druids' Lodge when the officers for the new term were installed by the district president. Bro. Steel. Musical honours were accorded to the officers and members who attended from Te Arolia and Waikino. P.A., Bro. H. Thompson was presented with his P.A. collar and diploma, the D.P. referring to the great interest taken by Bro. Thompson during his period as ruler of the lodge. Bro. .Thompson suitably replied, expressing his intention to give continued support to the Order. The

lodge being closed those present spent the remainder of the evening in dancing and euchre. A dainty supper was served. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Haeremai Lodge, No. 147, 1.0.0. F., was held in the Kumeu Public Hall. N.G., Bro. E. Garry, presided over a good muster of members. Visitors from several surrounding lodges were present, including Bro. C. Johnson, D.D.G.M., of the Auckland district, Bro. H. Olsen, D.D.G.M., Waitomata, members from Hinemoa Lodge, Helensville, Star of Hobsoiiville, Star of Glen Ora, Star of Henderson, and Otahuhu Lodges, who were welcomed by the N.G., Bio. Garry. After 1< cigc business wis finished the visitors were entertained at supper, after which an interesting indoor bowling tournament was conducted, teams representing the many lodges present taking part.