FRIENDLY SOCIETIES

Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 47, 25 February 1937, Page 20

FRIENDLY SOCIETIES

MEDICAL INSTITUTE.

A SUCCESSFUL YEAR.

DISTRICT LODGE MEETS

The quarterly meeting of the Star of Otahuhu Lodge, U.A.0.D., was held last Tuesday, tile A.D., Bio. F. Bid. proi-

cling over a very large attendance of members and visitor*. Tin: latter included I'.D.P.. Bro. Wcslev Marl in and l'.S., Bros M. Wells "iLi-ht of Maiiukau), I'.U.l'.s, Bros. Harry I'olloc-k and Tom Botterill (IWkill), and Bro K (iray P.A., Kin Uia Lodue. Thoc were nil {riven a cordial reception. Bru. M.irtiii who was present liy .special invitation JiHU' a very interesting ;lm | instrnaive address mi the proposed national ] ie ahh scheme and its possible eil'oei on Friendly •Societies. During Hit- discussion which followed, several interesting points were made, and the speaker was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks. One new member was initiated in uood style, and several more proposed. After the business of the evening had concluded members and visitors were entertained to a bounteous feupper.

The annual meeting of the <vnerul committee of the Auckland United Friendly Societies' .Medical Institute was held on Wednesday, February 17 attended by a large number of delegate*! The report and accounts for l!):jii which were adopted, showed a successful year from many points of view. -Membership had increased by 017 members, making a total of ;5720 from 00 lodges and branches, creating a newrecord in the history of the "institute. >our new lodge* had affiliated dining the year, thus indicating that soviet U-k are more readily realising the value of co-operation in matters affecting the services rendered to their members. The accounts disclosed that a total of £3424 had been collected and paid to the medical officers, being £511 more than in the previous year. An anaylsis of the administrative expenses showed that this had been operated economically, keeping within the revenue derived from levies, leaving a small margin to l>e carried forward.

The service had given apparent satisfaction to merrfuers, judging by the remarkably small number of complaint*, for which thanks are due to the medical officere for the splendid manner in which they had carried out their duties, and with whom relations had been of a harmonious nature. Six new appointments had been' made, thus, replacing recent resignations, there now being -20 medical officers.

The matter of the proposed national health insurance had received attention and it had been decided to make any representations that might be necessary through the Dominion Council of Friendly Societies in order that one central body could deal with the whole question in the interests of friendly societies when giving evidence before the Parliamentary Committee.

The report clearly showed that the institute was to be congratulated upon the progress made and that, with the continued support of the societies and their members, a still further improvement could be expected.

The election of officers resulted in the following being chosen for the coining year:—President, Bro. \V. R. Forsyth; vice-president. Bro. W. <i. Caddy; secretary, Bro. \V. H. MeCom'bie ( re-elected i ; treasurer. Bro. F. Flanagan (re-elected) ; trustee, Bro. V.. S. Laing (re-elected); auditor, Bro. YV. Kane. The following were selected for the board of management: —Bros. W. C. MeCombie. \Y. G. Pitcher, J. T. Rutledge, E. S. Laing and J. E. Allan.

A unanimous vote was carried by acclamation to Sister A. G. Hallam. the retiring president, in recognition of her services during her term of oHice, and her name will be inscribed on the merit board. Sister Hallam suitably responded and thanked the oflicers and members fo'r their loyal support, which she felt confident would be accorded to her successor.

During the meeting congratulations were tendered to Sister W. Culpitt upon her appointment as the lady D.D.G.M. for the Auckland district of her society and to Bro. H. Phillips on retiring from the secretaryship of tfie United Brothers Lodge after 49 years' service in that capacity.

The Loyal Kaitaia Lodge. M.U., 1.0.0. F., met on Tuesday laeC the 5.0.. Brother Watts, presiding over a good attendance. Visitors were welcomed from Loyal Turua, Timaru and Featherston Lodges. Routine business was speedily dealt with and final arrangements made fnr the Incite picnic at Ahipara. After lodge closed dancing was enjoyed, a gift competition being won by Sister L. Kirtland. A daintv supper wae eerved by Sisters Gray and Bent.

The annual meeting of the Auckland District Lodge No. :?, 1.0.G.T.. was held on Saturday afternoon and evening in the Eden Terrace Methodist Hall. The District Chief, Templar Brother T. Moore, presided over a pood attendance of representatives from the subordinate lodges. One candidate received her district degree, the beautiful ritual being well rendered. The various officers' reports were received and the balancesheet ehowed a satisfactory credit. The election of officers resulted in Brother T. Moore being re-elpcted District Chief Templar; Brother S. Ardeni, district counsellor: Sister Mrs. Moore, district vice-Templar: Sister Mrs. Wearing, district marshal; Brother S. Harvey, district deputy-marshal: Sister Mr*. Simpson, district chaplain; Sister Mrs. Ardern. district treasurer; Brother .T. T. Chadderton. P.D.C.T.; Sister Mrs. Williams, guard; Sifter J. Penney, district sentinel. The recommendations for commissioned off ire re wore district superintendent of juvenile wink. Sifter F. Cant; district superintendent of legislative work, Brother S. Westbrookc. The officers were duly installed by Brother S. Harvey, a P.D.C.T. of Wellington District Lodge. Brother Moore, after his installation, performed the same ceremony upon Brother Harvey into his position of deputy-marshal. The district installing marshals were Sister Mrs. Harvey and Sister Mrs. Barnett. who received a hearty vote of thanke. Greetings were conveyed from sister lodgtv; and the meeting closed with the usual ceremony.

The Loyal Jubilee Lod-o. M.U.. 1.0.0.F.. Pa proa, met in the Parish Hall on Tiic«flsiy. a splpml'd attendance hpin™ presided over liy tin* X.0., H'-othor Cimill. \*i-iti)'-i \vp"n \vpl"Oin"d fro"l Loyal TTdf Siv ; .i-... To Vmhfi. Kai»:ii» nvr\ W-'it'ui I "d«p" T!>p-p. t-inoMiT with tbp jir-liri c -nj,-pr. V. \. Prot'-or worn n< , 'onlpd thp hiniur* of tit ,, orrlpr. Thrpp new inpmhors wprp initiated and one rpppivpd on clearanrp from Tlanraki T.orlTP. fommandpl. After the visitors had re|>lird to the welcome and conveyed fraternal greetings, Brothrr Bates gave a very instructive address* upon tie work-of the order.

He pointed out that the membership figures for the Auckland district show an increase of over 800 compared with the previous year. An interesting fea--I'ire was the presentation by the sroup officer of a past grand's 'emblem to Brother H. M. Myth j,, recognition of Ins £ood work whilst in the chairs of the lodge. The harmony .session consisted .if pfrip |)on« and' dancing. A i_'iurnameiiL pin 3 pong trams from Tc An,ha aiirl Parma Lodges resulted in honour belli" even. A very isicp supper war; served by the Paeroa ♦•ofial coiniiiittep, thus bringing a very happy evening to a clo>e.

The Cordon Tfiii. T.0.R.. met at Onelmngii 011 Tuesday eveninp. the chief ruler, liroihcr <;. Archer, pret-iding over a very good attendance. One candidate from the juvenile liranch was initiated into adult membership and warmly welcomed. Arrangements were made for the lodge picnic on March 6 to Tui Glen. The usual quarter-night hu«ine<es Mae postponed for a fortnight, a< a visit was received from a large number of members from the Epsom Lodge, T.0.0.F.. who. under the leadership of their X.(.\. Brother Patrick. had attended in que*t of the famous bowling rooster. WhiUt the Rechabites were ■"til! in session an nfTicial welcome was extended to the visitinjr Oddfellows and directly lodge closed the mats were laid for the contest. Some really good and very enjoyable howling was witnessed and when the final score* were added up it was found that for the first time since the bird was presented in 1932, the Oddfellows had won, the margin being seven points. The rooster will now be fed by the Knsom brothers until Gordon Tent call some time in the future to take the bird home again. Brother W. Ireland, deputy-ruler. presented the trophy in a neat speech to the N.G., Brother Patrick, of the winning team. Brother Patrick suitably responded, cheer* being exchanged 'between the lodges. The evening's enjoyment was much enhanced by the serving of a plentiful supper prepared by the ladies of Gordon Tent.

The Enterprise Lodge. T.0.0.T.. met on Thursday evening, the C.T., Sister Cant, presidinjr. Anions those present were visitors from Pride of Uo>kill Lotlje. The report on the sick members showed all to be improving satisfactorily. The lod»e deputy gave a report of the meeting of the' Xew Zealand Alliance and spoke of the good work being done by that body. It was arranged to hold a juvenile* social evening on March 4 and the C.T. offered to make it a superintendent's night. She was warmly thanked for her generous offer. Brother K. Harvey wa« appointed to the position of marshal. The orand superintendent of juvenile work asked >ister Cant, who is district superintendent, to present a commission to Sieter Clare Morrison, who has been elected superintendent of the Temple of the Kings. Greetings were received from Pride of Ko*kill Lodge. Sister Atkinson and Brother Ardern. The committees for the quarter were announced by the C.T.. after which the serving of supper brought a busy evening to a" close.