FRIENDLY SOCIETIES

Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 173, 23 July 1936, Page 19

FRIENDLY SOCIETIES

LODGE ANNIVERSARIES PROGRESS OF THE ORDERS. JUVENILE WORK AND INTERESTS. The Mount Albert Tent No. IS, 1.0. R., celebrated its seventh anniversary on July 14, Bro. G. Clark, chief ruler of the tent, presiding.

Quite a large number of visiting members and friends were present, the majority of the city and suburban tents anil district officers being represented. A very fine programme was provided by Misses Woolford and Cameron, Mr. and Mrs. R. Leather, Mrs. Richards, Mr. Ferguson, Miss Frost, Mr. J. Rowe, Mr. Yorke, with Mr. Walton at the piano. The programme was interspersed with games and competitions, the winners of the competitions being Miss I. Baker, Mr. Ferguson, and Miss Thompson.

A very pleasant event was a surprise presentation of a bowler's bag to Bro. H. J. Baker, in recognition of tlie services rendered to the tent in transport arrangements connected with the various Pascoe Cup and other bowling fixtures and tent visitations, and his active interest in all tent matters. The supper arrangements were very well looked after by Mrs. R. B. Brodie, and a vote of thanks to the artists brought a very pleasant evening to a close.

The Youthful Enterprise Juvenile Temple, 1.0. G.T., met on Thursday evening, the C.T., Bro. A. Siminonds, presiding over a fair attendance of members. Two new candidates were initiated and warmly welcomed. Mention was made of the departure of Bro. W. J. Jordan. M.P., for Geneva, and the fact that his first public speech was given in a juvenile 1.0. G.T. Temple. After the conclusion of the business the young people had a pleasant time with games

An exceptionally busy and interesting meeting was held bv the Fountain of Friendship Lodge Xo. 340. on Tuesday evening, when the noble grand, '4ro. X. W. Walker, presided over a large attendance. A number of visitors, including several Sisters from other lodges, were duly welcomed, and received the honours of the Order. Eleven candidates for membership were admitted under the care of the director of ceremonies. Bro. H. Be Houx. P.G., assisted by four conductors. The ceremony was very capably carried out. every officer showing to advantage. The installation of officers for the ensuing six months was then proceeded with, the following brothers being duly invested: —N.G., Bro. Stuhlman; grand master, Bro. 11. W. Walker; V.G.. Bro. C. Walker; election secretary, Bro. Kilgonr; warden, Bro. F. C. Cartwvight, P.G.; guardian, Bro. Darbyshire; organist. Bro. C. A. Burrow, P.G.; conductors. P.G.'s Bros. E. Rothery and R. Smith. The noble grand rppointed P.G. Bro. IT. White and Bro. Letherby as his supporters. The grand master appointed P.G.'s Bros. Cleal and I> Bothery. and the vice-grand Bros. Alexander and French. The singing of the installation ode concluded a very ably carried out ceremony. Tlie visitors thanked the lodge for their invita- j tion, and congratulated the new officers. Refreshments were then partaken of.] after which some enjoyable Raines of | bowls were played.

The Star of Newmarket Lodge, U.A.0.D., met in the Council Chambers lodge room on Wednesday Evening, Bro. J. Polkinghorne, A.D., presiding over a fair attendance. The members stood in silent sympathy for the relatives of the late Bro. Goodin, who passed away suddenly. Joining in Tasmania, Bro. Goodin had been a member for over 25 years. A letter of condolence has been sent by the lodge to Mrs. Goodin and family. The I).P. reported on the progress made by the united picnic committee, for which lie was thanked. P.'A. Bro. J. Oliver was then presented by P.A. Bro. Muriroe to P.D.P. Bro. Andy Mackay, who had been chosen to honour Bro. Oliver with his P.A. diploma and collar. Bro. Mackay spoke in very high praise of the able manner in which Bro. Oliver had conducted the business of the lodge. The recipient suitably responded. The harmony session was presided over by P.O.P. Bro. T. Wilson, and a very happy time spent with melody, story and song, plus the usual welcome refreshments.

The Loyal Moulden Juvenile Lodge, N.1.0.0.F., celebrated its second anniversary on Monday evening with a very successful social and concert. Among the many visitors received officially were Bro. G. l)ay, 1.0. R., Bro. F. Pace, 1.0. G.T., Sisters Cant and G. Pace, 1.0. G.T., and representatives from Court Balmoral Pride. A.0.F., and Alpha Juvenile Lodge, L0.0.F. These were all welcomed by the President, Bro. Harnett, and during the evening s]>oke conveying congratulations and greetings from tlieir respective Orders. A special welcome was given to Sister Mrs. Miller, a member of tlie Order for over 54 years. A very fine concert programme was enjoyed, items being given by Misses Golden, Jean and Patricia Smith (instrumental trio), Evelyn Hodgkinson, Mary King, Joyce Hammond, Daphne Barrett (piano), Len Hodgkinson (piano), Mrs. Voitre, Desmond Smith, Miss Frost, Ailsa Peach, and Mary King (songs), and Bro. K. Wilkinson (elocution). Beget was expressed at the absence through illness of Sister B. Wood, P.N.G., and Bro. H, Phillips, two good friends of the lodge. Sister Wood had sent two splendid books for presentation as prizes, these being handed by the President to Bros. W. Moulden and F. Audeen. The prizes were given for good attendance and conduct, and the winners were not known until the presentation took place. A silver medal was awarded to Bro. Ken Chester for not missing a meeting for the whole time the lodge has been going. Bro. F. Hammond, superintendent, thanked the artists and visitors, and gave a short account of the progress of the lodge. The boys have a good bowling team, and so far are second in the competition for the juvenile bowling shield competed for between all Orders. Visits have been received from several other juvenile lodges during the year, ' mie good times being experienced. After greetings had been conveyed by the G.M. and members of Pioneer and United Brothers adult lodges, the gathering adjourned to the supper room, where a good spread awaited. Bro. Hammond and his officers are to be congratulated upon their good showing and upon the success of their anniversary.

The Auckland Transport Club held another of their popular ladies' nights in the Ejwom club room 011 Thursday evening, the room being full with members and visitors. The card tables were well patronised, bridge and 500 being the games played. Mrs. Gwilliam and JSro. W. Laing won the bridge prizes and Mrs. W. Hill', Mrs. Xickle *nd Bro.

Rolston the flag- 500. The travelling prizes went to Mrs. Pearce and Mrs. Hill. The prizes were presented by Mrs. Farrelly. Gratification was expressed at the; presence of a number of members of the Municipal Officers' Association, who were warmly welcomed. Mr. Gwiiliam, on behalf of tlie visitors, thanked the Transport Club for the, very enjoyable evening. Supper was handed round and another most successful evening closed in the usual way with "Auld Lang Syne." The Enterprise Lodge, 1.0. G.T., met on Thursday evening, P.C.T. Sister Cant presiding over a fair attendance. A welcomc was extended to Sister Mardon and the other district officers present. The routine business was efficiently dealt with and at the close of the meeting the members spent a pleasant time with supper and a social hour. •