FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.

Daily Southern Cross, Volume XXXII, Issue 5288, 23 September 1876, Page 3

FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.

! The third anniversary of the Good Samaiitan Lodge of Good Templ.us was celebrated ! on Sept. 4, in the large room of the Young ', Men's Christian Association by a tea meeting and entertainment. The room was gaily decorated with flags, which were hung all round. Though these made the place 1 look very attractive, yet, being suspended in front of the windows, they effectually I prevented the circulation of fresh air, and J the atmosphere in the room was soon almost stifling. About 300 pel sous , sat down to tea, the table3 being i presided over by Mrs. Meldrum, Mrs. Burgess, Misa Vine, Miss Biggs, Miss Simpson, Miss Wells, Mrs. Keiller, Mrs. Bushell, Mrs. Mackey, Miss Grace, Mrs. Baddely, Mrs. Bettany, Mrs. Waymouth, Miss llebecca Biggs, Miss Purdy, and six others, whose names we regret not being able to obtain. After tea, the tables were removed, and the entertainment commenced, the room being crowded. Bro. Savory, W.C., introduced the chairman, the flev. W. J. Williams, who delivered a short and earnest speech on the duty of Christians, and especially Christian ministers to join in the efforts that are now being put forth to exterminate the demon drink. — An attractive programme was then gone through. After a vote of thanks !had been passed to the chairman and to the j ladies, the meeting separated, having spent, despite the close atmosphere, a very pleasant evening. The Edwardes-street school -room was well filled on Tuesday, Aug. 29, when the Henry Uavelock Lodge I.O.G.T. gave an entertainment. The programme was a select one and most creditably performed, the several amateurs who appeared distinguishing themselves. The musical and vocal portion deserves special mention. Addresses were delivered by several friends of the temperance movement, and a very pleasant evening was spent by those present The third anniversary of the Devonport Lodge, I.O.G.T., was celebrated by a soiree in the oevonport Hall, on Aug. 31. Tea was laid at half -past six, and a large number of members and friends of the order sat down. The entertainment came off after the disposal of the eatables. Mr. D. Goldie occupied the chair, and after some suitable remarks, a very excellent programme was gone through of songs and recitations. — The performance was mo3t successful, and a very pleasant evening was spent. The annual meeting of the Auckland Journeyman Bakers' Association was held on Satuiday Sept. 9, in the British Hotel, Queen-street. Mr. McLean occupied the chair, and called upon the sccretaiy, Mr. Gracie, to read the fourth annual report — The report being adopted unanimously, the election of officers was proceeded \\ lfcli Mr. McLean was re-elected chairman, Mr. Gracie secietary, and Mr. Bartlett treasurer. After some discussion as to whether the committee should be elected by ballot or show of hands, the latter method was adopted, and resulted in the election of Messrs. Needham, Barnes, Bai ron, and Donovan. Messrs. McLean and .Need ham were re-elected trustees. The annual ball was held on Tuesday, Sept. 12, in the Lome-street Hall. Notwithstanding the very unfavourable weather there was a large attendance, there being at least 60 •ouples present. A farewell supper and presentation to Br6. I' E. GatUnd by the officer* and members of the Auckland branch, No. 282, of ths Amalgamated Society of Carpenter* and Joiners took pi ice on August 20, at the Thames Hotel, Queen stieet. About 24 persons »at down to a cold collation at 9 o'clock, the guest of the evening being introduced by the chairman, Bro. Henry T. White, Past President. The vicechair was occupied by Bro. South. The chairman was supported on his right by Bro. It. E. Gatland, and on the left by host Gallagher. — Affcsr supper liad been partaken of, the Ohairrn in proposed the health of Queen Victoria, the lioyal family, and his Excellency the Governor. This was followed by the health of Kii George Grey. The Chairman then said he had a duty to perform that was both agieeable and disagreeable — agreeable because it fell to him to e\pross their esteem and respect for then guest, and to present him with the testi moiii il of their logaid ; disagreeable because he had to bid Bro. K. E. Gatland farewell. He 1] id on many occasions differed from Bro. Gatland, but he had always had the gre.itait respect for him, and he believed this respect was shared by all with whom Bro. Gatland had come in contact. He would now read *he address : — Aurkland, New Zealand, August 1C, 1878.— To Di other R. U. Gatland: Sir,— We, the undeisi-fned officer, and brothers of Branch No. 232 of the Araalifannteil Soeict\ of Ca>penturs and Joiners, heai ing wltui cjr et th it j . >u are ab >ut to leave our chores for Svdne\, desire to convey to you our sincere regret at your depaiture. We feel assured that 3 our absence from om bi inch meetine-J will »u« a vacancy not easily filled. We also with to present to you this purse of money, hoping that you will accept it as a token of our estocm.— VVi hinjj yourself and family overv sucoe« 111 your old home, we hava the honour to reunin \oui-. f'ratem illy (signed on behalf of the Branch), Thomis Henrv Whin? (P.P.), 3am(T«i Rtax (President), U. Smitu (Secretary). He then handed the purse to Mr. Gatland, aad pioposed his health, which was drunk amidst cheeis.— Brother Gatland suitably responded. After the toast had been proposed the lemunder of the evening was passed in conviviality, <iiirl the gathering dispersed at 11 o'clock. The /inni veisary soiree and dance in connection w ith the Star of Freedom Lodge, Xo. 1, of the United Order of Free Templ.ns, took place on Sept. 18 in the Lome street Hall. Notwithstanding the unpiopitious weather, about 230 persons sat down at half past six to an excellent tea, foi which Mi. Ja.nes Coiley, of Hobaonftreet, was the citerer. The tables weie piesided over by the following ladies : Meadames Li^htfoofc, Burnett, P11tch.it d, Banks, Scott, Waid, Ohalwin, Nelson, Silt, and Mademoiselles Warbiuton, Lightfoot, Scott, Donald, •and McMillan. After te\ an enteitainment was given, consisting of songs and recititions. Mr. Wai button occupied the chair, supported on his nght by Sister Pritehard, and on his left by Sister Nelson. At the conclusion of the cntcitainmtMit, the forms were lemoved and the hall cleaied for dancing, which w is kept up with gi eat spa it till a late horn.