THE GOOD TEMPLARS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 7 August 1928, Page 2

THE GOOD TEMPLARS

NELSON AND TAHUNA On Saturday evening the weekly session of the Loyal Nelson Lodge was hold in the Rechabit.es Hull, presided over by Chief Templar Brother iSomeryiHoAmong the correojpOndoiiic.d received Was ■i. letter from Mr H, Atmore, M.P.iJn response to the Lodge request lor his good influence- in Urging the Prime Minister i>i introduce the promised licensing amendment bill at tin? earliestpossible date in the present session, and this Air Atmore promised to do, for "though he might not see eye to eye with the lodge on the provisions they desired to be included in the Bill, he recognised the importance of the BTII being introduced early in the session."

Another communication was from the International Chief Templar Brother Rector Lars O. Jensen, of Bergen, Norway, making an urgent appeal for the lodge to help I heir Bulgarian Good Templar brothers, many of whom had lost their all in the terrible earthquake some two months ago. The Good Templars had shown heroic conduct during the days the earthquake took place, when several towns were completely destroyed, including more than two-thirds of the, large and beautiful city of I'hilippopolis. It was decided to send the sum of £1 to the 'l'emplals' relief fund. The secretary, Brother Watson, reported an increase of members during the. past quarter. The officers present who were elected nt the previous session were duly installed by the Lodge deputy, Sister Mrs Moyes, assisted by Sisters Mrs Watson and Miss Marginson as installing marshals. Those unable to bo present are to be installed at the next session. Motions of sympathy and condolence were passed with Sisters Mrs Black and Mrs Smith in their recent bereavements. Prior to the lodge, the Hope of Nelson Temple held their weekly session, presided, over by Sister Joan Mitchell.'The main item for the ■ evening : was the election and installation of officers, the proceedings proving very interesting to the juveniles present. Tho election resulted: Chief Templar, Sister Joan Mitchell (re-elected), vice-templar, Sister Joan Godman; secretary, Brother Alan .Mitchell (reelected); financial secretary Sister M. Gubb; treasurer, Sister E. Gardiner; chaplain, Sister J.-Williams; marshal, Sister Iris MeConchie; past Chief Templar, Sister Freda Gubb; guard,. Sister 1). Evans; sentinel, Brother A. Evans; assistant secretary, Brother .1. Williams; reporter, Brother Burrows; pianist, Sister Miss Moyes;. assistant superintendent, Deputy-Marshal Sister E. Gardiner. The installation was conducted by Brother Watson, superintendent and "his assistants.

The Superintendent of the Hope of Tahuna Temple, Brother T. Somerville, reported a. well attended session of the temple held in the Boys' Club room on ■Thursday evening, presided over by Brother R." Day, Chief Templar. The new officers for the quarter were duly installed 'by the superintendent. A surprise packet, forwarded by Brother Watson, was greatly enjoyed by ell, and two books by the same donor we're awarded for good conduct during the, past quarter to Sisters Ella and Nola Goring, each having won the maximum number of points. A present was also awarded to tho chief templar, who had won 23 out of a possible. 26 points for good conduct and efficiency as a chief templar. . The coming football match with the Nelson temple was dealt with, but no definite dote was fixed.. . ) Jt was announced that next weeks item was a visit from the "Man in Mars."