MEETINGS

Greymouth Evening Star, 16 November 1934, Page 14

MEETINGS

HOME AND SCHOOL ASSN. A general meet ing of the G-reymouth Home and School Association was held in the Grey Main School last evening. There was a large attendance of parents. Mr. R- A. Barrowman presided. A motion of condolence was passed, expressing sympathy with the Headmaster (Mr. Graham) in the loss he has recently sustained. Before the meeting proceeded jto ordinary business the members were entertained by the school pupils with the following items:—Recitation, Betty Congreve; part song, 5.48.;' vocal solo D. Clark; tenor horn solo, R. Francis; Little Women, Drama, 5.6; vocal solo, L. Hansen; recitation, K. Doel; recitation, L. Hansen; choir singing, 5.8. The meeting adopted the constitution rules and regulations recommended by the advisory committee, and elected a general committee, comprised as follows: —Mesdames Robertson and Black, Misses Lilburn and Cornwall, Messrs. Robertson, Thompson, North, Paterson, Morgan, Aldridge, Graham, Scott, and Herring. Mr. Morgan was appointed secretary pro tern. AU present had supper, provided by the committee. PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY ’ The fifth annual meeting of the Greymouth Philharmonic Society was held on Wednesday evening, Mr. R. R. Smith, Chairman of Committee, presiding over an attendance of forty members.

The balance-sheet, presented, by the treasurer, showed an improvement in the Society’s finances. The secretary’s report was read and adopted. The Chairman, in his address, commented on the financial improvement effected in spite of adverse circumstances, and stated that this result was most creditable. He made a strong plea for loyal service and esprit de corps from all the members, and pointed out that these qualities were indispensable if worth-while results were to be achieved, even though a little self-denial might be involved. The conductor, Mr F. Smith, endorsed the Chairman’s remarks, and thanked members for their loyal support during his term of office. He also made a vigorous plea for more wholehearted co-operation on the part of all members, stressing the vital importance of regular and punctual attendance at rehearsals. Mrs C. McQueen, who has been President of the Society from its inception, intimated her decision to relinquish that office. Her resignation was received with regret, members expressing their appreciation of her services, and satisfaction that she would remain an active member. The resignation of Mr A. Airns was received with regret, and hopes were expressed that at some future date he would see his way clear to rejoin the Society. Miss D. Broad resigned her position as secretary of the Society. Members expressed appreciation of her work in that capacity, and regret at her decision to retire from that position. In recognition of her services, Miss Broad was elected President.

'rhe secretary’s report stated: The Society successfully presented the ‘•Rose Maiden” under-the direction of Mr C. Staffan on May 29. Owing to the resignation of the conductor it was necessary for an election, and the position was filled by the deputy, Mr F. Smith. The second concert of the season was “The Bohemian Girl” just recently staged, and from a musical point of view was a- great success. It is deplored that the active members, about 40 strong, do not support the Society in the sale of tickets. The resignation of the Chairman, Mr Sullivan was received with regret, and the position was filled by a Mr R. Smith, a faithful and enthusiastic member of the Society. The balance sheet showed a credit.

JUVENILE LODGE. There was a large attendance at the fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Greymouth Juvenile Lodge, M.U., 1.0.0. F. last evening. N.G. Bro. Leslie Kent presided. A letter acknowledging congratulations and outlining the work being done in that centre was received from the Loyal DanneVirke Juvenile Lodge. Greetings were received from P.G. Bro. L. S. Green (Christchurch). President Bro. J. Robertson extended a welcome to P.G. Bro. Burroughs (Auckland) who, in thanking the boys for the warmth of their welcome, said they were making an excellent start in their lives by spending a few hours of their time in lodge work. It -was a very noble thing to sacrifice time and energy in the service of others. They should keep alive the true spirit Of friendship and loyalty, and spend their recess in healthy enjoyment. Personally, he had been initiated as a juvenile member about 40 years ago. In the intervening years he had only received two weeks’ sick pay. This demonstrated the true spirit of the Manchester Unity, in that the aim was to help others and not to see how much one would gain for self. Thanks to the stability of the Order and the care given to its finances, his quarterly contributions were only 2/3, while next January he would be pensioned off and pay no further contributions. The nomination of officers saw keen competition for the minor offices, the following being received: —N.C., Bro. Donald Adams; V.G., Bro. Chas. Uton; E.S., Bro. W. R. B. Gouldsmith; W., Bros. K. Kibble and R. Blocksage; G., Bros. Roy Williams, Peter Barrow, John North. William Groom and Terry Lovell.