FRIENDLY SOCIETIES

Evening Star, Issue 20305, 14 October 1929, Page 17

FRIENDLY SOCIETIES

FORESTERS The fortnightly meeting of Court Bruce, Milton, was held on Monday last, when the C.R., Sister Carnie, presided over a good attendance. H was reported that there was a good deal of sickness amongst the members. A letter of thanks and appreciation was received from tho wife of a member in distress for generous assistance from tho court. Invitations were received from courts Littlo John and Enterprise for their anniversaries, but owing to the close proximity of the dates, the court decided to attend the functions of Court Little John and not those of Court Enterprise. A letter of thanks was passed to the latter court for the excellent entertainment provided on the recent visit to Dunedin of Court Bruce. An invitation was extended to Court Littlo John to pay an official visit at an early date. One now member was admitted, tho newly-elected officers carrying out the ceremonies in a capable manner. Following the close of tho mooting a progressive euchre tournament was hold, and the winners were C.R. Sister Carnie (lady’s prize) and Bro. T. Mills (men’s prize). Tho quarterly summoned meeting of Court Bride of Alexandra was hold in the Masonic Hall, Alexandra, last Monday, the C.R., Bro. L. Anderson, presiding over a good attendance of members. Following tho initiation of three new members the meeting adjourned, and on resuming tho next week the election of officers resulted as follows:—C.ll., Bro. E. O’Reilly; S.C.R., Sister L. Templeton; C.T., Bro. D. Mathias; C.S., ,JBro. C. B. Robertson; S.W., Bro. J. Duncan; J.W., Sister L. Pierce; 5.8., Sister D. Simonson; J. 8., Bro. J. Munro; M.S., Sister M. Robertson; auditors, Sister D. Simonson and Bro. J, Haiinay; delegates to annual district meeting, C.S. Bro. C. B. Robertson and P.C.R. Bro. A. MTvcllar; trustees—P.C.ll.’s Bros. IT. Munro, 6, W. T. Campbell, and 11. Hewitt; delegates to F.S. Council— Bros. A. M'Kellar, G. R. Campbell, and D. Mathias. Tho newly-clected officers were installed by Bros. Mathias and M'Kellar. It was resolved to make

ncmirios with regard to the new place of meeting, and the raw Town Hall was mentioned as being an ideal place tor meetings. A report was received on the diamond jubilee celebrations of the court, and was left over to next meeting. One nomination was received, and the meeting closed with a social. The usual meeting of Court Excelsior was held on Tuesday last, when there was a good attendance under the charge of the C.R.. Bro. J. T. Wilson. Several invitations were received and accented to attend sister courts. A discussion was held on ritual work, and added further knowledge to members. Two now members wore admitted. An official visit was received from Court Enterprise, and P.C.11. Bro. Brcttell responded to tho usual toast. A pleasant meeting terminated with cards Court Little John celebrated its forty-first anniversary on Tuesday last, tho C. 11., Sister Drearer, presiding over a largo attendance of members and visitors, Tho District Executive was represented bv tho D.C.R., Bro. E. Rnsor. D.S.C.R.. Bro. Walmsley. D.S.. Bro. J. K. Macfic. and D.W.. Bro. J. H. Reynolds. There were also eight members present from Court Bruce. Milton. An invitation was accepted to pay an official visit to Court Bruce next month. The toast of tho visitors was responded to by P.C.11. Bro. F. W. Eason, one of tho founders of tho court, who, although well over the ago of eighty years still continued to take an active interest in the order. Ho congratulated Court Littlo John on its fine progress and mentioned his pleasure at seeing with him P.R.C. Bro. A. S. Sinclair, one of the charter members. Tho C.R. of Court Pride of tho Leith. Bro. IT. TV. Cockbiirn. returned thanks on behalf of the visitors, and extended good wishes and congratulations to Court Little John, C.S. Bro. M. E. Paul, on behalf of Court Bruce, also returned thanks. Tho D.C.H.. Bro. ■ Ensor, on behalf of the District Excen- ' tive, congratulated the court on having such a fuie attendance, which boro testi- 1 mony to the respect in which the court > was "held by members of the order. Ho l referred to tho good work done by the foundation members in the past, who worked for the benefit of others, not for ,thcmsolves. Service and sacrifice was | their motto, and it believed the young • members to carry on tho good work. I On behalf of the court the D.C.TI. presented P.C.11. Bro Thompson with the framed certificate of that office, and referred to the fact that the brother had been in office previously, but bad left to take part in the Groat War, and ; on Ins return had again taken office, and had carried out his duties in a highly-creditable manner. P.C.R. Bro. Thomson said it had been a pleasure to work for Court Little John, and lie appreciated the assistance given him bv the officers and members during bis term of office. After the closc_ of tho I meeting a very enjoyable social was' held. P.C.R.’s Bros. Goodlct and Davies acted as M.C.’s. Court Pride of Green Island hold its twenty-second anniversary meeting on Wednesday last. C.ll. Bro. Kane presided over a large gathering of members and visitors. An invitation was accepted from Court Pride of the Leith. Official visits were received from Courts Robin Hood. Pride of tho Leith. Excelsior, Little John, King Edward’s Pride. Woodland’s Pride, Marion, Queen of Green Island, Pride of Dunedin, and

Enterprise. The toast of the visitors was responded to by tho chief officers of the visiting courts. On behalf of Court Pride of tho Leith, the C.R., Bro. W. 11. Cockbiirn, presented the court with the ritual competition shield, presented by Court Pride ot tho Leith for competition, and congratulated Court Pride of Green Island on its winning the shield tho. second time. After the°meetiim the floor was cleared and dancing indulged in to a late hour. A large gathering ot youthful members attended the monthly meeting of Court Faith of Green Island, juvenile branch attached to Court Queen of Green Island. The C.R., .Sister Freeman, presided in an able manner. . ft was decided to procure a photograph of the sitting officers. Four new members were admitted, and the prospects For further increases in tho membership were encouraging. Competitions and games concluded a pleasant evening. C.R. Pro. Lambert presided over a good attendance of members at the last meeting of Court Pride oi Bruce, Milton. arid members showed great keenness m carrying out tho business of the court. One new member was admitted and two nominations received. S. Bro M. Boyle was declared the winner of tho recent competitions for quoits and shooting, and won tho shooting prize after a tic with Bro. J. P. Ly.il I. The following were elected as officers of the Committee of Management: —President, Bro ; J. Murray; vice-president. Bro. 7V. A. Wilkon, T. Bro. G. W. Siiv/.i; secretary, Bro. lE. Marshall; delegate to Juvenile Council, Bro. E. Marshall. It was agreed to endeavour to form a cricket team from tho juveniles, under the supervision of the Milton Cricket Club and the Committee of Management. GOOD TEMPLAHY The Hope of Dunedin Lodge, No. 100, T.0.G.T., held its weekly meeting on ’’Wednesday in Good 'Templar Hall, Princes street C.T. Bro. H. Gore presided over a good attendance of members and visitors, _ A motion of sympathy was passed with a sick member Bro. South'reported on a com- ' Lined meeting held recently,_ stating its decision to hold a coronation ceremony shortly. It was also decided to

give a membei of the lodge a kitcho evening on the occasion of her approaching marriage. A hearty welcome was extended to several old mem hers The meeting was then adjourned to hold a fancy dress social Prizes were awarded to the following members:—Sister Vera Darlison (picrott), 1 ; Sister Mrs Anthony (perrotte), 2: Bro. George 31‘AIistcr (old-fashioned gentleman), 1. The Silver Star Juvenile Temple. No 9, met the same evening with Sister South, sen., in charge. .Four new members wno initiated. After the children had been reminded of the forthcoming essay competition, they wore judged for the best fancy dress. T'o best costumes were as follow: Sister 31. Bayner (Father Christmas'! 1, Sister F. South (Chinese gentleman) The meeting of the Rescue Lodge. No. 105. International Order of_ Good Templars, was held on Tuesday in the Oddfellows’ Hall, King Edward street. Bro. W A. lies, Chief Templar, presided, and there was a good attendance of members and visitors. Reports were received from visitors to juvenile temples, and from the Side and Absent Members’ Committees. Bro. Dalton reported on the opening of the Beacon Juvenile Temple at Port Chalmers,'' and on the continued progress of the order throughout the dominion. After business had been disposed of, visiting members occupied the chairs, and supplied the following programme:—Sisters Paul ami Thorn, duet Bro, J, Rcsteaux, song; Bro. Allprcss, song; Sister Schulz, song; Sister N. Creig, recitations; .Sister Blythe, pianoforte selection; Bro R. Cromarty, recitation; Sister E. Crichton, fancy dance. Members of the Rescno Lodge also rendered the now Good Templar rallying song._ The following visitors extended greetings on behalf of their lodges:— Sister Giles (Hone of Cavnrshair.)', Bro. Allpress (Hope of Dunedin), Bro. S. Sell (Star ot Freedom), and Bro. 11. Cromarty (All Nations).

Tho Evcrhopefu.l Juvenile Temple mot in the school gymnasium, Caversham, on Monday last. Bro. James Milton superintendent. was in charge and Sister T. Paul, C T., presided over a largo attendance of ncm hers and visitors After tho usual business a good programme was carried out. The marshal and deputy-marshal, Bros. J. Fish and C. Kdlin, were cnnrGiniontcd on the manner in which they had carried out the arrangements. Tho weekly meeting of tho Star of the South, Juvenile Temple, was hold in tho Oddfellows’ Mall. Kensington, on Tuesday last. Bro. E. Flos, assistant superintendent, was in charge, and Sister F. MM.aren presided over a good attendance of members and visitors. An interesting quoits competition was bold, in_ which the sisters won by a substantial majority over the brothers. The Hope of Cavorsiiam Lodge, No.. 128, held its wceklv meeting in the Baxter Hall, Cavcr.shnm, on Thursday last, Sister Airs Giles, C.T., presiding over a _ largo attendance of members and visitors. Visitors from the Fescue Lodge, Hope of Dunedin. Ah Nations, and brothers from the Endeavour Lodge from the If.M.S. Dunedin were given a cordial welcome. Tho following visitors responded and convoyed the greetings of their lodges:—Bro. W. A. lies (Fescue) Bro. Waters fHopc of Dunedin) Bro. Cromarty (AH Nations), and Bro Dunn (Endeavour Lnd"o, Auckland) Bro Anslev MT.M.S Dunedin) convoyed ihe greetings of Gig lod"es in Australia, ''-Inch ho had vis'tcd recently, Sister Giles. C.T., also had nreetings to convc-' from Rrn, of the Abbotsford Lodge. Scotland sister GHes rennrted on tlio ir.efd'ng ot Die onening of

the juvenile temple at Port Chalmers. Bro W . A. Lies reported on the improvement of Sister/Thomas, a member of the Rescue Lodge Bro. Dunn was asken to take the chair. A number of members, visitors, and _ brothers from H.M.S. Dunedin assisted towards the evening’s onterfcairipwjnt. A vote of thanks was accorded to the visitors and those who had contributed to the programme, REGHABITHS The Otago Provincial Council met on Wednesday evening, and transacted a considerable amount of business. Prov. C.R. Bro. J. Rhodes occupied the chair, and the following worre also present: — Prov. S.J.T. Sister M. Bcnfell, Prov. S.E.M. Sister A. Stecdman, Prov. Lovito Sister N. R. Verngroen, P. Prov. C.R. Bro. L. V. Gain, and Prov. Sec. and Trcas. Bro. A. V. Gain. Reports wore received concerning the opening of the !< Crystal Spring ” Juvenile Tent at Cavcrsham on July 17. The tent is now well established, with a membership of fifty-eight, and is conducted by Bro. A. V. Gain. It was resolved to hold the annual inter-tent initiation ceremony competition in October, to be conducted on similar lines tp the preceding contests. An alteration in the mode of judging was suggested, and it was finally decided to appoint a sole judge instead of three, as formerly, Bro. L. V. Gain being appointed by a unanimous vote. Jt was also resolved to hold the annual juvenile competitions in singing and elocution in November, and the selection of the test pieces was placed in the hands of Sisters M. Benfell and N. R. Verngreeu. Considerable discussion _ took place concerning the anomalies existing in the issuing of clearance values by some of the districts, and it was resolved to request the central district ollico to forward a remit to the high movable conference. The fifty-third anniversary of the Hope of Dunedin Tent was held in the Embassy Salon on Monday evening. The largo number of members and their ■friends enjoyed themselves thoroughly. All business was dispensed with, and the evening was taken up in parlour games and dancing. Bro. E. J. lies as M.C. performed his task in an efficient manner, and was largely responsible for the success of the evening. The music provided by Bro. J. Kearsley at the piano proved very acceptable, and items rendered by Sister A. Stecdman and Bro. E. J. lies were also well received. The annual report, presented by the secretary, Bro. A. V. Gain, disclosed the fact that the funds arc in a very healthy state. The amount of money paid out in sick pay during the year was the highest on record, but, fortunately, the death rate was low. Two members and the wives of three members passed away, and sympathy was extended to the relatives. The items on the syllabus bad been faithfully carried out during the year, but the usual fortnightly meetings were not very well attended. > The juvenile section is m a progressive state, and Sister A. Coulter, superintendent, was thanked for her services, as also were Sister and Bro. L. V, Gain, assistant superintendents. ■ The Crystal Spring Juvenile Tent held its fortnightly meeting on Wednesday evening in Cavcrsham Methodist Hall C.R. Bro. Harold Nixon occupied the chair, and there was a largo attendance of members. It is interesting to note the enthusiasm displayed in the membership campaign, and consequently the membership is rapidly Seven new members wore initiated. An invitation was accepted from the Hope of the Valley Juvenile Tent to a social evening. The test pieces for the forthcoming juvenile competitions in singing and elocution wore distributed, and a targe number of entries were received. the fortnightly meeting of the Southern Cross Juvenile Tent was held in St. Stephen’s Hall, Howe street, on Thursday evening. There was a good attendance of members, and the business was quickly transacted in-order to entertain members of the Crystal Spring Juvenile Tent, who were present by invitation. A very pleasant evening was spent, and Bro. Donald Lnrnb. on behalf of the guests, returned thanks for the enjoyable entertainment. _ . The Primrose Juvenile Tent held its usual fortnightly mooting in Marshall Chambers, 'Moray place, on Monday evening, when five candidates were initiated. After the business a pleasant hour was spent, and a candle lighting competition caused a good deal of amusement