MEETINGS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13095, 7 February 1906, Page 3

MEETINGS.

GOOD TEMPLARS. At the quarterly meeting of the Grey Lynn Good Templars Lodge, No. 107. Brother G. Clark was unanimously elected for the third term as Chief Templar, and the following members were elected for the otfTer positions: P.C.T., Brother Avent; V.T., Brother C. Clark; C, Sister Bennett; M., Brother R. Skinner; D.M., Brother Jenkins; G., Brother Collins; Sent., Brother Duke; secretary, Brother Alexander; A.S., Brother Milnes; treasurer. Brother Skinner; F. secretary, Brother Webber. Brother Turner was recommended to the rand Lodge as L.D.. and E.D., Sister Rule was recommended a S.J.T. Brother C.. H. Bascand, Grand Lodge organiser, arrives in Auckland on Friday, when he will commence an organising tour of the Auckland province. Re-union revival meetings are to be held in every lodge in New Zealand from February 20 to 28, and by this means, it is hoped that Good Templary will be stimulated, and that many more will be induced to join in the "work. ARCHHILL ROAD BOARD. At the monthly meeting of the Archhill Road Board, held on Monday evening, there were present: Messrs. Jen-kin/ (chairman), Catchpole, Waddingham, Gentles, and Rowe. A letter was received from the Grey Lynn Borough Council, regarding some interest alleged to be due. The Board refused to acknowledge any such claim. It was agreed that Archhill Gully should lie cleared, as sugcested by the City Council. The Board decided to co-operate with the City Council in urging the banks to allow interest on credit balances. A sum of £131 5s 5d on the general account, and £5 10s on the water supply account, were passed for payment. ORDER OF FORESTERS. The usual fortnightly meeting of Court Victoria, No. 6699. A.0.K.. Dcvonport. was held last night. Bro. W. J. Napier, Chief Ranger, presiding. Three candidates were initiated. In view of Bro. Napier, C.R., being about to visit England, it, was unanimously decided to grant him leave of absence for the remainder of his term of office (subject to the approval of the district), and to j furnish him with the necessary credentials. The members expressed regret at his pro- , posed absence, and wished him a pleasant, voyage and a safe return. The Foresters' fire was tendered to the -initiated and the visiting brethren, and was responded to bv D.C.R. Bro. Harris, P.C.R. Bro. Anscombe, 3978, and P.C.R. Bro. Meek, 4741.

ADDRESS BY A LADY MISSIONARY.

At the rooms of the Young Women's Christian Association last evening Mrs. Bradley, who has been doing mission work in Egypt, gave an address on "My Experiences Among the Down-trodden Women of Egypt." There was a large attendance of ladies. Mrs. Mac-tier occupied the chair. Mrs. Bradley gave an interesting account of her work in Egypt, net spoke principally of the mission and medical work carried on among the natives. The Egyptian native teachers largely assisted Mrs. Bradley in the work. The progress of Christianity among the Egyptians was not what could be called good, but the indications were hopeful and reassuring. Further meetings will be held by Mrs. Bradley during her' stav in Auckland.