FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21004, 17 April 1930, Page 23

FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.

FORESTERS. ' Court Pride of the Leith held its usual fortnightly meeting on Wednesday last when there was a very good attendance oi members, C.R. Bro. H. Brown m the chair. A considerable amount oh business was transacted, and greetings and gpou wishes received from n member in iort Arelaide. Congratulations were extended to Bro. F. Brough on his selection to be one of the New Zealand rowing crew, and also on his recent marriage. IJie caee ot a' member in distress was considered and relief granted. The toast of The T isitors ” was responded to by P.C.K, Bro. a'j. Craig, on behalf of Court Molyneux, A discussion took place on the business papei for the forthcoming annual meeting ot tne district, and the delegates were instructed accordingly. Two new members were admitted, and arrangements made to entertain the older members at next meeting. The fortnightly meeting of Court Bruce was held on Monday last, when C-R. Bro, Bedford presided over a good attendance of members. A motion of sympathy was passed with a brother and his family m their bereavement, members standing in silence. A good deal of correspondence was dealt with, including a paper by district Secretary Bro. J. K. Macfic, on “Friendly Society Imance." Bro. VV. A. Wilson reported that a syllabus for the winter was being prepared and would be submitted for approval at the next meetinrr Owing to the next meeting falling on’Easter Monday, it was decided to meet on the following Wednesday. Iwo new members were admitted. . The fortnightly meeting of Court Excelsior was held on Tuesday last at Momington, when C.R. Bro, V. S. Connolly presided over a full attendance of officers and members. The chairs were then oecunied by old P.C.R.’s, and the following officiated-.-Bros. W S. Neil, W. C. Dmm, G L. Walmsley, G. Stephenson. W. Blackie, D. G. Hay, G. E. Hodixlvinson. Invitations were received, _ front Court Saint Andrews and Enterprise. Two ne'v - members were admitted. An official v w was received from I.P.D.C.R. Bro. Vercoe and D.S.C.R. Bro. G. L. Walrasloj,, and, in replying to the usual toast. Bio. Vcrcoe stated that it was his last as an executive officer, and gave an interesting address on the fimancial poaition of the United Otago District. thanked the court for the courtesy he had alwnjs received from it. Bro. Walmsley alro replied. The toost of the 1 ■CJL s and old members was responded to by P.UKBro W. S. Neill, who thanked the Comt, for the opportunity of taking the chau. Srwa S Si discuss a e P d er aS r dVaVw’ith before tll Tho e Brm ( F. Beale, presided oyw a good attendance of membeis of Comt King Edward’s Bride, at itfi .last meeting 8 Invitations were received from Courts Saint Andrews and Excclbio . PCR Bro J Walton reported on tlm, recent visit to Court Mnrion afc Mosgiol -alien 20 members made, the trip. new members were admitted, and one accented hy transfer. Official visits were received from Courts Saint Andrews Ev £ Pride of Green Is and Pride of Dunedin, and Enterprise, all of whom ic sponded to the toast. The finals of t e card tournament took place aftei the close of the meeting, and Court Pudc of Dunedin won the shield for euchre and Court Excelsior for cnboage . .. Court Pride of Green Island held us •usual meeting on Wednesday last. The newlv-eiected J.W.. Bro. J. Law, who was absent from the meeting was installed into office by the D.C.K., Bro-G Bnsor. An aeccpted from Court Saint Andrews. PC.K. Bro - Viw, mers reported on the Vl3lt» t 0 Co ilt limtf Ed ward’s Pride, Excelsior, and Enterprise. An official visit wad roccived irom Court Queen of Green Island, and 1 .C.R. Sistov Orange respoffikd to the usual toast Following the close ot the meeting the local friendly societies were enteitafned, and a pleasant social evening was SP Court Queen ot Green Island held its meeting on Monday Inst, and at *f?° te ‘ l “ accepted ftont Coul'tß Saint «n B M folloWfl!-C.».. Sister Kane (roelected); S.C.R., Sieter Sister Kdhnißon; J.W., & T ia^ cr F. 8., Sister Buchanan; Barnes: and Min. Sect}., bls J e K‘L.r.tOn behalf of the court the D.C.B. presented the customary certificate and Liar of office to P.C.R. Sister M Gregor, •iiiotlirr large attendance of members oi Comt P™ of Bruce. Milton, juvenile branch, on Thursday last t'c oecasioi being the first anniversary ot the couii. s “S'r 1 r ” wiu»= Sit I ®B%. "f. U>« .™; A. «i ; nffirora returned thanks and stvesed the Sat benefi s ll obtained in a friendly so"feTv and impressed on the youiig mcmbers the adding to their numbers, ihe ' uepvesident tnbnto to the good work of the secretary (Bro. 11, Marshall), a apologised for the absence of the rcinainni' T officers, who were attending a meetiiw at Balehitba. One new membo. was acGnitted. Bro. M. E. Paul, aecrctarj of Court Bruce, tendered the congratulations of the parent court. At tie close of the meeting harmony was contributed by Bros. J. Benfcll and E Young, Sistois L. K. Fiddes and F. Nicholls, and Sis. Robertson acted as accompanist. l"o amusing competitions were heffi, bun-eat-in- ami blindfold snuffing the candle. Both competitions were won by Bro. Ai. Baker, who showed the real sporting spirit by banding over a prize to Bro. JHand, who was second in Inc nrst-nalli-d competition. \ record attendance of members ot Court Faith of Green Island greeted the C. at the last meeting, the room being completely filled, C.R. Sis. A. Kane piesidod, and, with tho other officers, conducted the meeting in a very creditable manner. Twelve new members were admitted, and tho membership is now on the 50 mark. Dancing, games, and a hearty community sing closed a very successful m On n |aturday night last Court Princess Mary held its usual meeting at St. KilcU Sis. Chave, C.R., presided over a large attendance. Eight new members were admitted. and the membership is now 30,' and showed an advance of 100 per cent, since the opening last December. The" secretary congratulated the members on . the progress made, and also that every member was financial. The new syllabus from the Management Committee was commenced, and a fancy work competition was held. GOOD TEMPLARY. The Hope of Dunedin Lodge. No, 255. 1.0.G.T., held its weekly meeting in (Hood Templar Hall, Princes street, last Wednesday. G.T. Bro. C. Williamsi presided over a fair attendance of members, including visitors from the Rescue and Hope of Cavershnm Lodges, Correspondence was received from 0.8, Bro. Price. One candidate was initiated and welcomed. Reports were given on sick members, and a vote of condolence was passed with Bro. D. C. Cameron in the loss of his sister. After a discussion of matters to bo brought forward at grand lodge session, the lodge passed a vote of welcome to visitors, to which Bro. Stanley Hope, of Caverehnm, No. 128, and Bro. Churchill (Roselle, No. 105) suitably responded. The Silver Star Juvenile Temple, No. 0, met previous to the adult lodge. Sister South presided oyer a good attendance of members, including several adults. One adult member etutod'hia iulehtioh to bi'osent a prize for the best essay on temperjuice. After tho temple was closed the children took part in gamps.