MANCHESTER UNITY

Evening Star, Issue 19778, 31 January 1928, Page 11

MANCHESTER UNITY

The first meeting ,of the year of the Loyal Tuapeka Pioneer Lodge, M. was presided over by the N. Bro. E. Weutherall, the newlyelected officers being in their respective chairs. Members are taking a kem interest in the “ 1,000 membership campaign ” for 1928. Four new candidates were initiated with duo ceremony, P.G.’s Dimock and M'Donald and Garr acting as conductors, and the lecture master, P.G. R. C. Moore, welcoming the new'ly-initiated members, A notable event in connection with the meeting was the presence of father, son, and two grandsons, all .members of ■fch 3 order. It was decided to discuss the auditor’s report and annual balance-sheet next lodge night. The newly-installed officers were complimented on the able manner in which the meeting was conducted. After the close of business a pleasant social hour was spent in song and story, Bros. Moore, Angus, Garr, Carruthers, and Pearson, sen., contributing tb the programme. The toast of visiting brethren was responded to by P.G. Bro. Angus (Loyal Hand and Heart, Dunedin, Lodge). The fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Dunedin Lodge was held in the M.U. Hall, Stuart street, on Thursday evening, a fair attendance of members being present, including a good proportion of older members. One candidate was initiated with the usual formalities, and one proposed for membership. The case of a brother in distress was brought before the lodge, and it was decided to make a grant from the distress fund to keep him financial on the books of the lodge. Some discussion took place on the “ 1,000 membership campaign.” The ordinary meeting was then adjourned, and the adjourned summoned meeting reopened. A presentation was first made of a framed emblematic certificate to P.G. Bro. Lazarus, the retiring grand master. P.G. Alexander, in making the presentation, referred in appreciative terms to the work done by Bro. Lazarus. Bro. Lazarus suitably responded. The annual report and balance-sheet, which disclosed a highly satisfactory position as regards the lodge funds, was submitted by the •senior auditor, P.G. Bro. Ibbotson. In the discussion on the report imich favorable comment was passed on the work of the permanent secretary, treasurer, trustees, auditors, and other officers.

The Loyal Prince of Wales Juvenile Lodge was reopened for tho new .year on Wednesday evening, the N.CL, 33rd:, Clifford, presiding. ft was resolved that a letter be forwarded to- P.G. Bro. G. Nelson, of the Prince of Wales adult lodge, expressing sympathy with him in his illness, together with best wishes for his early recovery. A donation from Mr G. Todd, of Port Chalmers, towards tho social funds of tho lodge was accepted with thanks. At the close of business a “ question box ” w.. 3 held. It was decided to entertain members’ parents and friends next lodge night. One candidate was proposed for membership. There was a big muster of members at tho adjourned summoned meeting of the Loyal Band of Friendship Lodge, at which a considerable amount of business was transacted, including a complete revision of the lodge rules. During the evening one candidate was initiated into the order, and one nomination for membership was received. Arrangements were completed for the official visit from sister lodges on February 4.

There was a full attendance of members at tho “ U ,000 New Member Campaign ” Committee last Tuesday evening, the P.G.M., Bro. P. Stabb, being in the chair. The P.G.M. extended a cordial welcome to Permanent Secretary Bro. Ransomo, of tho Loyal Mite ton. Lodge, who is a member of the committee. P.G. Bro. P. Thomson, an old member of the Hand and Heart Lodge, now living in Tapanui, was present hy invitation. Several members reported that their lodge committees had met, and had drawn up a campaign programme. Special official visits would ho Tick! throughout the district during the year, and every effort would be made to get into touch with young men who were desirous of providing against accident and sickness. It was decided to forward a circular to all lodges expressing appreciation of their wholehearted support, and outlino_ a few special features that were applicable to all lodges. A sub-committee wan appointed to go into several other proposals and report to next meeting. It was decided to bo fully represented at the official visit of sister lodges at tho Caversham Lodge on Wednesday, February 1. It was decided to hold tl.o next meeting on the return of the Dictrict Executive from visiting the lodges in Central Otago.