FRIENDLY SOCIETIES

Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 115, 17 May 1934, Page 22

FRIENDLY SOCIETIES

NEW JUVENILE LODGE

ELECTION AND INSTALLATION

FORESTER'S PRESENTATION.

Another new juvenile temple of the International Order of Good Templars •was opened 111 the King Country on Monday last, when the Pride of Matapuna Temple was formally instituted in the presence of a good crowd of members and visitors. The first ceremony was the initiation of a number of juveniles into the Order, this being ably carried out by the officers of the Tonga - riro Temple, Taumarunui. The election and installation of officers for the new temple was then proceeded with, the G.S.J.W. (Bro. Pace, of Auckland) being in charge. Bro. R. Aitken had the honour of being chosen as the first Chief Templar, and is supported by a very promising suite of officers. The temple was then declared formally instituted and congratulations conveyed by the G.S.J.W., also on behalf of Bro. Cliadderton, G.M., Sister Cliadderton, Grand Lodge, Auckland temples and lodges, and Taumarunui members. A short address was given by the instituting officer, supper and games afterwards bringing the evening to a close.

The District Master, Bro. C. Robinson, presided over a full attendance of delegates at the annual meeting of the Auckland District Council of the Grand United Order of Oddfellows. The principal business was the election of officers as members of the new council, the ballots resulting as follows: District Master, Bro. C. Robinson; D.D.M., Bro. A. Conway; district secretary, Bro. F. Mackernan; district treasurer, Bro. J. Smith; district trustees, Bros. T. Tague, C. Hair, and R. J. Wilson. The newly ejected officers were then installed by Bro. J. Prescoi'.t, Grand Trustee, who congratulated them on behalf of the C.O.M. At the close of the meeting, refreshments were served.

The Alpha Juvenile Lodge, No. 1, 1.0.0. F., held its installation ceremony in the Pitt Street Hall, the meeting being conducted by the jST.G.,- Bro. Strange. A cordial welcome was given to the district Deputy-Grand Master, Bro. J. Arnott, who attended to conduct the ceremony, assisted by a full suite of tramway brothers. ' The installation was carried out in a very impressive manner, fraternal greetings and congratulations from the lodge of the district afterwards being offered. During the harmony session a . very enjoyable programme was given by Master Charles Lane, the boy soprano, Mrs. Rattray, Messrs. Gemmell, E. O'Neill, V. Archibald, and G. Andrews. The Pride of Roskill Lodge 1.0. G.T. met on Monday evening, the Chief Tem"'plar, Sister N. Gallagher; presiding over a good' attendance of members and visitors. The latter included members from the Lily of Sydenham (Christeliurch) and Enterprise lodges. The election of officers resulted as follows: C.T., Sis. N. Sallaglier; V.T., Bro. A. Cliadderton; secretary, Sis. M. Chadderton; chaplain, Bro. Nicholson; finance secretary, Sis. M. Hill; treasurer, Sis. Moore; marshal, Bro. Gallagher; guard, Bro. Stephenson; pianiste, Sis. Eraser; P.C.T., Bro. Peacock. The programme for the evening Was arranged by the C.T., and a very happy time resulted, items being given by Sisters Eraser and Hill, and some magic by Bro. Sibertson, of Christcliureh. Competitions were won by Bro. and Sis. Arden, Sis. Fraser and Bro. Nicholson.

Bro. Whitmore, the newly-installed Noble Grand of Epsom Lodge No. 88 1.0.0. F. has appointed chiefly young members as his subordinate officers. These are very keen, and the Epsom, members are looking forward to a happy and prosperous term. A school of instruction has been formed, and the ceremonial "work is being rehearsed under the tuition of one of the older members. The first initiation will be held very soon, and some good work is expected to be seen. Bro. Ron. Whale, the new degree master of the lodge, is also doing very good work with his team. As a ritualist Bro. Whale is one of the best, and with the experience already gained ,as an officer, the degree work of the lodge will no doubt'be well up to the high standard that is now expected at Epsom. The two old stalwarts of the lodge, Bros. Hooper and Mulliolland, are again right and left hand supporters of the Noble Grand. This must be close on the fortieth time for Bro. Hooper, a great record of service. Bro. Bond, P.G., is ably filling the secretary's chair, with a very capable officer in Bro. Patrick as recording secretary. The father of the lodge, Bro. George Whale, who was initiated into Oddfellowship when Epsom Lodge was opened, has again been installed into the office of treasurer, a position he has now occupied for many years. Bro. Tattersall, the Vice Grand, has had rapid promotion, as he was initiated less than a year ago, but lie possesses qualities which must carry him far in his lodge activities. As chairman of ,the social committee much of the success of that branch of the lodge's activities must be put to his credit. Anotliei old member is P.G. Bro. Gribble, who has just relinquished the warden's chair: Bro. Gribble. has faithfully served the lodge in various offices for twenty-five years and will no doubt be wearing the coveted Ion" service medal before the year is out. Bro. Beckett, P.G., still takes a keen interest in the doings of the lodge, although hot now able" to attend as regularly as he would like. As secretary he° laid the , foundation of the sound financial basis upon which Epsom Lodge now rests. The service of these ,and other old members must' be an inspiration to the younger -recruits who. have. j„st taken office: and Epsom should be able to look forward to "many years of continued success.

TJjo Enterprise Lodge, 1.0. G.T., lield its weekly meeting oil Thursday at Oneliunga, the Lodge Deputy presiding in the absence'of the-Chief -I emplar. In gpite of. a heavy storm .a fair, attendance was recorded. The election of officers resulted as follows: Chief Templar, Sister E. Cant; Vice-Templar, Sister Barnett; secretary, Bro. J. Stacev; treasurer, Sister Atkinson; financial secretary, Bro. Ardent; Marshal, Sister Sunmonds; Sinter 0. Legge; chaplain. Sister McFarlane; Guard, Sister Mrs. Paccj | Sentinel. Bro. E. Barnett; njajii,st, I Sister Eraser; reporter, Bro. Pace; P.C.T., Bro. Carlaw. These ollicers were then installed by the L.D., assisted by Bro. Woodlspad ai\d Sister Gallagher as -Marshals. A warm welcome was extended to' Bro. "Woodliead, of H.M.s. Duncdln. who was recently elected as Grand Messenger: The various officers and committees' reports were received, .- these "showing the lodge to-be 'in a satisfactory condition.

Tlie Star of Newmarket Lodge, U.A.0.D., met in tlie Council Chambers on Wednesday evening, Bro. Munroe, Arch Druid, presiding over a good attendance of brethren and visitors, the latter being from Auckland and Waitemata Lodges. The brothers stood in silent sympathy in token of the passing away of Bro. Davev. A challenge was sent to Roskill Lodge to play fo> - the Robson Rose Bowl. Bros. Potter and MacKay, who played for the champion pairs in the Druids' competition, were just beaten by one point in each game.

The Gordon Tent, 1.0. R., met on Tuesday evening, Bro. T. H. Ashe, Chief Ruler, being in the chair. One new member was initiated with duo ceremony and welcomed. Arrangements were made for the opening of the Pascoe Cup tournament at Onehunga next tent night. The matter of transferring juveniles was discussed and suitable action taken. The evening concluded with some good games of bowls.

The Hope of Taumarunui Lodge held its meeting on Monday evening at Matapuna in order to assist at the opening of the new juvenile temple. The Chief Templar, Sister Mrs. Lawrence, presided over the opening ceremony, an extra large number being in attendance. A welcome was extended to Bro. Pace, G.S.J.W., who was invited to take control of the meeting. Owing to the lateness of tlie hour, caused by the special business of the evening, it was decided to proceed straight away with the installation of the officers for the new term. Assisted by Sisters Aitken and Fitzgerald, the G.S.J.W. installed tlie following officers with due ceremony: C.T., Bro. Hames; V.T., Sister Mrs. Aitken; secretary, Bro. Langmuir; P.C.T., Sister Lawrence; Marshal, Sister N. Lawrence; Deputy-Marshal, Sister M. Fitzgerald. Bro. W. Aitken was also commissioned and installed as Superintendent of the new Matapuna Temple. Fraternal greetings and congratulations were given and reciprocated, and after a long but happy evening the members caught a special bus for home.

Court Maid Marian, ladies' section of the Ancierit Order of Foresters, paid honour to their secretary, Sister L. S. Garratt, in recognition of. her services, by holding a social on Monday last in the Foresters' Hall, Albert Street,, during which Sister Garratt was the recipient of a handsome silver medal. In making the presentation the district treasurer, Bro. Porter, eulogised the various duties performed by the secretary, and the esteem which site has justly earned, not only from her own Court, but from all members of the society. Sister Garratt will complete 40 years' membership of the Court in June, being one of the foundation members in 1894. For 33 years she has held the office of secretary, in which time the Court has advanced in membership by a very considerable number. The first district secretaty for the A.O.F. in the Auckland Province was her father, the late Bro. H. T. Garratt, the number of Courts then incorporated being seven, whereas now the Courts in the district number 31. The late Mrs. H. T. Garratt also played an important part in the development of the Order, and the growth of the society in Auckland is a testimony to the active work of this family. A further appreciation of Sister Garratt's services is that her name has been placed on Court Maid Marian's Respect Board, under the heading of "Special Merit," an honour only bestowed on members of outstanding worth. In replying, Sister Garratt expressed her thanks, and further pledged herself to' the interests of the Order. Sister Helen Le Houx, a founder of Court Maid Marian, then gave a short and interesting resume of some of the activities of the Court in its earlier days. A very large number of members and visitors was present to pay tribute to the guest of honour, and the proceedings were capably carried through under the direction of the Chief Ranger, Sister E. G. Harvey. The various dances were much enjoyed, culminating a very happy evening, and the music was kindly catered for by Sister Leece.